![]() ![]() Sugar gliders nails are sharp and will scratch when they climb or land on you. Spaying female sugar gliders is not recommended. Neutering prevents breeding and decreased sexual frustration. Neutering of males has been performed, by a licensed veterinarian, on all male sugar gliders available for adoption at Petland. Introducing new members to the group is difficult, so it is best to raise them together from a young age. ![]() They engage in social grooming, which in addition to improving hygiene and health, helps bond the colony and establish group identity. One to two hours of daily interaction is required from their owner in order to keep them completely happy. They produce chattering sounds (similar to a squeaky toy) if alone, or when frightened. They are best kept with at least one other sugar glider, if not more. Sugar Gliders are very social animals, normally living in small family groups. Intelligent and playful, sugar gliders can make a great addition to the right home, if handled regularly, especially as a young joey (baby). They also have a great sense of smell to locate food, predators and you as a companion. Their ears move independently and are highly sensitive to sounds. Their large eyes help them to see at night. They will usually be happy to spend time with their owners during the day, snuggling in a pocket or into a bonding pouch, where it's warm and dark. These primarily nocturnal pets will be most active during the night. In their natural environment they are arboreal, spending most of their lives in trees. They are named for their love of sweet foods and ability to glide long distances through the air. Sugar gliders, or sugar bears, are a small marsupial possum which originate from Australia, Indonesia and New Guinea.
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