The Right Pet For You?

Adorable Faces, really soft fur, big black eyes and a gliding marsupial, all fun filled facts, but is Sugar Glider truly a pet for you?

There are many things one should consider before deciding to add a Sugar Glider into your life.
As with adding in any type of addition to your home, the first thing to do is to research ALL the pro's and con's of owning a Sugar Glider.
There is so much more to them other than their charm and beauty.

PRO'S
A Sugar Gliders normal life span in captivity is 15 years. 
They bond tightly with their main caregiver.
They love to spend time with you once they are bonded.
No vaccinations are required.
Males can be neutered.
Although they require a special diet plan, the over all cost is minimal.


CON'S
They require a special diet plan, please view that information on the The Food Court.
They require a large cage, as they glide, jump and run a lot.
They require a LOT of quality time spent with them.
They require a veterinarian schooled in exotics.
It is better to keep them in pairs instead of alone.
They can not be housebroken or litter trained and will go wherever and whenever they choose.
They have an adorable little bark like a small puppy, and they love to let you hear this at 3 am when you are trying to sleep.
If not neutered or your gliders are on a poor diet they can and will smell.
Gliders naturally have a *musk* odor to them.
Emergency vet care for these critters can be very expensive.
They hide their illnesses really well, sometimes to where you have no idea there is something going on until it is almost too late.
They do not do well under stress.

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