Small gliders.
Strong connections.
Thoughtful care for active companions, with attention to nutrition, safe exploration, and everyday well-being.
About 85–170 g
Males: 12–15 months
Social by nature.
Active after dark.
Sugar gliders are nocturnal, tree-dwelling marsupials, not rodents. A membrane between their wrists and ankles allows them to glide. In the wild, they share life in social groups.
Plan for compatible companionship and a daily routine that respects daytime rest. An individual care plan helps you make informed decisions throughout your pet’s life.
Nutrition and enrichment
A complete feeding plan
- Work with an exotic-animal veterinarian on a balanced glider-specific diet; fruit or insects alone are inadequate.
- Follow the selected plan consistently, including prescribed calcium and vitamin supplementation. Avoid mixing recipes or adding supplements at random.
- Keep fresh water available. Remove spoiled food and discuss portion sizes and treats.
- Never offer chocolate, caffeine, raw meat or eggs, or insects collected outdoors.
Space to climb and rest
- Provide a tall, secure enclosure with safe climbing surfaces and an enclosed sleeping pouch or nest box.
- Inspect pouches and toys for loose threads, gaps, or damage that could trap feet or injure the gliding membrane.
- Offer supervised activity in an escape-proof room, away from other pets, open water, fans, and electrical cords.
- Review cage materials and spacing with your veterinarian, and keep bedding and feeding areas clean.
Companionship takes planning
Compatible pairs or small groups can support social well-being. Human interaction does not fully replace contact with another sugar glider.
Take introductions slowly and monitor access to food and sleeping spaces. Ask for help if you notice fighting, injury, isolation, or repeated overgrooming.
Arrange a reliable caregiver before travel and share written feeding and emergency instructions.
When to contact the team
Call promptly for changes in eating, movement, grooming, or behavior. A veterinary examination is needed to identify the cause and choose appropriate care.
General education only; this guide does not replace individualized veterinary advice. Weight and lifespan vary. Maturity refers to puberty, not recommended breeding age.
Care references: Merck: Sugar glider overview · Species facts · Housing and nutrition
Thoughtful care for your sugar glider.
Request preventive care or call our team about a change in your pet’s health.
