2. The Ins and Outs About Sugar Gliders By: Kristi Rudolph

3. What is a Sugar Glider? Sugar gliders are marsupials that originally come from Australia or Indonesia. They are tree dwelling, nocturnal creatures. Adult gliders are 10-14 inches on average, with 6-8 inches of that being in their tail. Adult gliders are 10-14 inches on average, with 6-8 inches of that being in their tail. Gliders can live up to 10 to 15 years if they are well cared for. Gliders can live up to 10 to 15 years if they are well cared for.

4. Taxonomic Classification Chart Taxonomic Classification Chart Class: Mammalia Subclass: Marsupialia Order: Diprotodontia Suborder: Phalangerida Superfamily: Petauroidea Family: Petauridae

5. Daily Diet Sugar gliders are omnivores. They eat a wide variety of foods such as fruits, vegetables, breads and cereal. Sugar gliders are omnivores. They eat a wide variety of foods such as fruits, vegetables, breads and cereal. In the wild, insects are a regular part of a sugar gliders diet. They really enjoy live insects like crickets and mealworms. In the wild, insects are a regular part of a sugar gliders diet. They really enjoy live insects like crickets and mealworms.

6. Housing Sugar Gliders When it comes to sugar gliders, bigger is better! It is best to give them the tallest cage possible, at lest 3 feet. Stuff to put inside your cage: 1. Nest box or pouch 2. Non-toxic branches/perches 3. Food and water dish 4. Toys (ladders, mirrors, rings, etc.) 5. Bedding 6. Plastic or metal tray

7. Acceptable pets or not? Pros 1. Sugar gliders are very affectionate and are very loyal pets. 2. Very nice and enjoy playing. 3. Can be tamed. Cons 1. Need at least four hours of attention a day. 2. Must be fed fresh food DAILY 3. Will be up at night (when you are not) due to the fact that they are nocturnal.

8. Last thought…. Choose for yourself- would you choose to have one of these animals as your pet?

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