The first thing to think about is whether or not a Sugar Glider fits well into your lifestyle and your expectations as a pet. Sugar Gliders are small in body size to a hamster and other small rodents, but their needs are not the same. Many people are attracted to sugar gliders because of their exceptional good looks. If you can feel comfortable with the list of issues below, then you are very likely to have no problems becoming a successful member of some sugar gliders' family.

Sugar Gliders can live to be 12 – 14 years and would take the same level of commitment that one would give to a dog or cat. I feel that the level of commitment would actually be great then one would with a dog or a cat.

A Sugar Glider needs to be fed fresh meals daily. It only takes a few minutes a day. But can’t be missed, no weekend trips and leaving it behind. Be prepared to have someone look after it or take it with you. Which I have found out to be very enjoyable.

Sugar glider cages need to be cleaned once or twice a week, depending on how large the cage is. Do you have the time to attend properly to their hygiene needs?

Are you aware that sugar gliders are nocturnal? You can play with them and handle them during the day, but they will be up playing most of the night. Don’t keep it in your’s or the kids rooms, it would stay their long.

Do you have enough room to provide a reasonably large cage for your sugar glider and can you afford to purchase them a variety of toys to stimulate their clever little minds?

A sugar glider does not make a suitable pet for young children. Are you willing to supervise constantly while a child is holding a glider?

Sugar gliders are extremely social creatures. If you cannot afford to purchase two (same sex together is OK), can you commit 2-3 hours daily to spend time with your glider?

Are sugar gliders legal in your state?

Do you have a veterinarian lined up who is experienced with sugar gliders and do the vet bills fit in your budget?

How will your other pets respond to having a sugar glider in the house, and what will you do about it?

Do you have allergies to animal fur?