Sugar glider care is very important because having this kind of pet is not so common unlike other creature. This social and gentle marsupial is relatively and greatly from Southern Australia. On its natural habitat, it can glide from one tree to another by using their membrane that can stretch from its wrists to the ankles.
This social animal usually lives in a group that is mainly made up of six to forty animals. Since the sugar gliders are social in nature, it must be raised with some companion. It can be healthier and happier if they are been raised in groups. This is one of the most important considerations before having them as pet.
Sugar glider are pets that needs mostly the attention of their owners, because, they really love to play. Once they are at home, pet owners are highly required to have a bond with them. As the sugar glider sleep during the day, owners can bond with them by letting them sleep on to the pocket or in a fanny pack, always put them at your front to prevent sitting on it. Having a good sugar glider care plan for their environment and the feeding are great, but owners should also focus on to the connection with them.
For the dietary care requirement of this pet, the sugar glider must not consume fatty foods. Their common diet is vegetables and fruits that are rich in protein. Here are some examples of foods they like to eat.
* Cantaloupe fruit jams
* Strawberries
* Raisins
* Pumpkin seeds and pineapple
* Peaches and Apricots
* Dried fruits
* Low fat deli ham and turkey
* Peas and carrots
* Sunflower seeds
* Low fat Yogurt
* Paw paws, assorted baby foods that are rich in protein
* Peanuts, squash and hard boiled eggs
* Sweet potatoes, yams, oranges and blueberries
* Pears, corn and honey dew melon
* Grapes
* Fruit juices
* Almond and papaya
* Honey
* Mealworms
Fluid intake of this animal mainly comes from the wild. Also, sugar glider must have plenty of fresh water available. On the other hand, this is not the basis that they will not get vitamin deficiency. Owners should offer liquid supplement on its food or ether water. They must also avoid artificial food colors, flavors and preservatives. Sugar glider care and diet is very important on to this animal, although they are very expensive to feed. People should have serious consideration before having them as a pet.
To complete the sugar glider care preparation, do keep the pet free within or outside the house. Strict supervision should be imposed to avoid any injuries. This animal also likes to chew anything that is chewable. Also an important reminder, don't forget that the sugar glider is nocturnal; avoid direct sunlight that can damage its eyes.
Owners should put branches of trees within the cage to make them feel that they are in their natural habitat. This can also serve as their shade while they can have their exercise by climbing and also for chewing were they can maintain the healthy condition of their teeth. Always remember also to replace the branch regularly.
Pet owners should also provide their nesting ground were they can take some rest and to comfort themselves during daylight. A pair of unscented tissues can be made as their blankets and pillows. The animals feet is a bit sticky, bedding can be tricky, try to use corncob as their bed.
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