Sugar Gliders
Housing
Considerations
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Housing
Housing should be as large as possible, at least 2 cubic feet in size,
and have wire sides with spacing no more than 1 inch by 1/2 inch to prevent escaping or sugar gliders becoming entangled. Include a tamper-free cage door lock as well. The enclosure
should have a wire bottom and pull out tray for easy cleaning.
Environmental temperature should be around 70 degrees and the enclosure
should not be near bright lights or direct sunlight. Sugar gliders
need filtered light or a shaded area (they are nocturnal).
Provide a nest box high in the cage, and line it with shredded newspaper
or paper toweling for comfort. Also provide branches from nontoxic
trees such as apple or citrus for climbing and chewing. Do not
locate food and water crocks under the branches to prevent contamination.
Frequently clean the enclosure and nest box so feces and urine do not
accumulate.
Note
Sugar gliders should not have access to pesticides, cedar shavings, branches
from toxic trees, bright light or direct sunlight, excessive heat or
cold, or unsupervised freedom in the home.
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