Sugar gliders are small marsupials, meaning they grow up in their mom's pouch just like a kangaroo!
Average Lifespan: These little marsupials live an average of 10-12 Years sometimes longer!
Diet: There are many different diets available for sugar gliders if you research online. They vary greatly in diversity, preparation, feeding instructions and even amount. We feed 2 tbsp JEAR Sugar Glider pellets and 1/8-1/4 cup rotation of fruits and veggies daily. Your glider should be offered cut-up fruit in a separate bowl, and they should always have fresh water available to them . The fruit cup should be offered fresh every evening. Give them a variety of food in small amounts, and mix them up every few days. It’s important to switch or add foods slowly. Wait at least one week in between new foods to identify if there is an issue with a specific one. Insects are one main staple in a glider's diet. They are nutritious and provide fiber.
Sugar gliders are omnivores. A wild glider diet consists of insects, fruits, veggies, meats, and eggs. You should not feed your baby only kibble.
Gliderade: This is a very important aspect of a glider's diet. It is a powder that can be sprinkled on wet or dry food or it can be mixed in water to create a soup. It is a nectar-based supplement that is very palatable and provides gliders with essential vitamins and minerals that are difficult to recreate with captive diets.
Good treats:
Fruits - Oranges, apples, dry fruit, pineapple, pear, mango
Veggies - Kale, cabbage, celery, green beans, spinach, bell pepper
Insects - Mealworms, crickets, roaches
Cooked, unseasoned eggs
Eucalyptus
Honey / pollen
Nectar
Bad treats:
Wild insects (may have parasites)
Avocado
Fruit pits
Chocolate
Brussel sprouts
Leeks
Turnips
Caffeine
Garlic
Onions
Cheese / Icecream / any dairy other than yogurt - they are generally lactose intolerant
Birdseed
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