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Sugar Gliders are truly a huge commitment and responsibility not to be taken lightly. Unlike many other small animals they are exotics requiring many hours of social activity with their humans and can actually cause themselves harm if denied playtime. Without the proper care a depressed or inactive sugar glider may well cause its own death
While many of these questions do not have a definite right or wrong answer, it is a good gauge to test your basic knowledge and imperative to encourage research to find out if their high maintenance schedule is compatible with your lifestyle. I cannot stress how important it is to learn as much as you can about these incredible little animals.
I will release my joeys only to homes willing to commit to their lifelong care and enrichment; these babies mean everything to me and I will give them up only, to the perfect home.
This questionnaire is an important part of the adoption process and is required due to the exotic nature and special needs of these creatures.
Sadly, many well intentioned individuals have purchased sugar gliders due to their cuteness, not realizing the intense care that they require, and so the gliders are then given up to find new homes. Because gliders form such a strong bond with their human family this “separation” can cause severe stress, major upset and distrust in the glider and seriously affect their health and personality.
I will do everything in my power to prevent this from happening and so the quest begins for the perfect “Forever Home”
Please answer the following questions with as much detail as possible. If you are unsure of a question don’t worry, there are many excellent online resources for Sugar Glider information. “Glider Central” is my personal favorite and can be found at the following link www.glidercentral.net my screen name there is scraptilldawn, feel free to contact me there anytime.
1. Why do you want a sugar glider as a pet?
2. How long do gliders live in captivity?
3. Can they be kept singly?
4. How many gliders do you plan to have?
5. Will you be getting a male or female, if male will you have him neutered?
6. Do you plan on breeding your gliders?
7. Do you have a glider knowledgeable vet, or one willing to learn?
8. What is the minimum size requirement for a sugar glider cage?
9. What size cage will you be providing for them?
10. What types of cages are suitable for a sugar glider and what is unacceptable and why?
11. Where will the cage be located in your house?
12. What are some of the items a glider needs in its cage to be comfortable?
13. Do you currently have anything for them?
14. Are you prepared to purchase, or make multiple toys for your gliders to prevent boredom?
15. Do you have any other animals in the house, if so how do you think they might affect your sugar glider?
16. Gliders require fresh food every single night, are you able to provide this for them?
17. What are some of the proven diet choices widely recognized for sugar gliders?
18. Have you chosen the diet you wish to feed, why did you choose that particular one?
19. What are some of the Toxic or unacceptable foods for sugar gliders?
20. What are some safe treats?
21. How much do you figure the average cost per month for a pair of sugar gliders is?
22. Are you aware that sugar gliders are nocturnal and will only be awake at night?
23. Gliders need time outside of the cage daily in a safe environment, how will you provide this?
24. How long do they need to be outside of the cage with you and are you able to devote this time to them?
25. Will you be able to bond with them during the day in their bonding pouch?
26. Are you aware that there is no way to litter train a Sugar glider?
27. If leaving the home overnight are you prepared to bring them with you or do you have someone who can spend the night to care and play with them?
28. What is self mutilation and some of the reasons it happens?
29. What can you do to help prevent self mutilation once it starts?
30. Are you willing to continuously research for the good of your glider?
31. Are you over 18, if not will your parent be solely responsible for your glider?
32. Are you a member of any glider boards, if so which ones and what is your screen name?
33. Have you checked the bylaws and know that gliders are allowed in your area?
34. Tell me a little bit about yourself and where you live.
If you have any questions whatsoever, do not hesitate to contact me. I can be reached at: scraptilldawn@sympatico.ca I am always happy to help with absolutely anything glider related and you are welcome to come by and see my Gliders anytime!
Standard Grey joeys are $200 each
2nd Generation White Face Blonde/Champagne joeys are $350 each
The non refundable deposit for a Standard Grey joey is $50. 2nd Generation White Face Blonde/Champagne is $100.
Joeys will be ready to go to their new homes after they have been weaned at 8 weeks or more.
I support all of my joeys 24/7 so you can always contact me with any questions once you bring them home. I also ask that you keep me updated on them and email pictures if possible.
All joeys go home with a bonding pouch, sleeping pouch, toy &“Pet Glider Diet” vitamins/food, (if this will be the diet of your choice). All parents of my joeys also receive a lifetime discount of 25% off of my sugar glider toys.