Sugar Gliders – House, Bedding & Accessories

THEIR HOME:
Use a large bird cage, no smaller than 20 x 20 x 30 inches tall. The bigger, the better and taller is better than longer because they like to climb. Make sure there’s no more than half inch bar spacing, but don’t use door/window screening. This is too small and your Glider could easily get their claws caught in it.

Place a bird’s nesting box high up in the cage as your pet’s sleeping quarters. They like to sleep where it’s warm and dark. Food dishes should also be placed high. Keep his home where the temperature is fairly constant, but keep him where he can see whether it’s day or night so his biological clock doesn’t get screwed up.

PROPER BEDDING:
You can use white paper towels, corn cob bedding, fleece, or newspaper. Aspen shavings and an old cloth will make the bed more comfortable. Place shavings on the bottom of the cage as well to absorb dropping, but do not use cedar or pine shavings as these can cause respiratory problems.

ACCESSORIES:
Water bottles: Ones used for hamsters is good.

Food Dishes: Hanging bird dishes, heavy ashtrays, or heavy small animal dishes all work well.

Wheels: These must have a solid running base and no moving parts that can catch the gliders tail or feet.

Toys: Toys made for cats, birds, hamsters, and even some infants will give your Sugar Glider hours of entertainment.

Branches and Perches: These are an absolute must for any Glider’s habitat. Branches taken from outside must be safe, sterilized, and not treated with chemicals. Bird perches work great.

Other: Use hollow logs or pipes and let your Glider explore and hide inside them.

Pouch: To carry your pet around and help with the bonding process.