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Come See the Babies In Action! If you choose a Sugar glider joey, we require a non-refundable 1/3 of the Amount as deposit to hold the joey until it is old enough to leave at 8 weeks out of pouch. All prospective owners are invited and encouraged to come visit with and hold their joeys to allow them to become familiar with their prospective owners. We believe it enhances the bonding process.
Finding a Good Breeder So you want to buy a Sugar glider? Well the first thing you should do is find a good reputable breeder...Having a USDA license does NOT mean they are a good breeder. Ask for and check references. Don't be shy! Ask for testimonials or references?
How long have they have been in the sugar glider business?
What is their policy if you find the sugar glider is mean and not sweet as promised in their advertising?
How much knowledge do they have about sugar gliders?
Does your glider come with a health guarantee?
What are some signs of a good breeder? A good breeder will let you see their "facilities" and the parents of the glider you are wanting. Check to see their facility is clean, that the cages are of sufficient size and that the gliders have toys and wheels in their cages. the breeder Should ask a lot of questions of you also. They will want to know why you have chosen a glider and If you realize the level of commitment that goes into the care of a glider? What am I getting with the purchase of my gliders?
breeders providing information on the care, feeding and habitat?
Are they providing sample food or diets for you to begin a healthy regiment?
they provide references, such as books, booklets, videos, DVD of continual care?
Is the breeder helpful with all my concerns?
Ask them about diet. What they feed the parents and what the joeys will be weaned onto. A good breeder will have their diet on an approved Diet .
Ask them at what age they separate the joeys from the parents. (they should be no younger than 8 weeks out of pouch before being separated from the parents) Ask them how they determine the age of the joeys, If it's from their actual birth date or from their out of pouch date.
Ask them about after sale support.
Ask them to see their vet records for the parents, joeys or other gliders and for a vet reference.
Ask if the gliders are related and if the breeder has a family tree on them. You want to avoid inbred gliders as they could have genetic medical issues.
Look at the glider itself. There fur should be fluffy and soft/silky. They should be bright eyed and alert. They should not be hand shy or afraid but friendly and social. (both the parents and the joeys).
A good breeder should be comfortable with questions. Tons of questions - which you should be asking. Any annoyance or hesitation on the breeder's part is cause for question. A good breeder will want the reassurance their glider(s) are going to the perfect home. If the breeder seems like they would sell to anyone with money, be cautious.
Also, it's very important to ask WHERE they got their gliders. A good breeder will start spouting off where they got each, lines they're from, etc. If they hesitate or say they got them in the paper or from just some person, you can't be sure there's not any inbreeding/defects in the line, plus it's a HUGE sign of an irresponsible breeder.
Any rescuer or breeder should be as interested in you as you are in them
So don't be afraid to ask questions- lots of them- because a good breeder will not only welcome the questions, but reciprocate with many of their own.
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Baby B Sleeping With Tasmania
If you have placed a deposit on a joey or joeys (1/3 non-refundable), you may make arrangements to come visit and spend time with your new baby to begin the bonding process - highly suggested.
Do I Need a Licence to have a Sugar Glider? It is not necessary in most states to have any type of permit or license to have a sugar glider as a pet. However I have heard of places wear there may be restrictions so check out any city ordinances or state laws to be sure. To the best of my knowledge having a Sugar Glider is not legal in California, Georgia or Massachusetts. Further, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin seam to have at least some area (city or county) that does not allow ownership or sale of Gliders.It is necessary to have a Federal United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) license from the animal care department in order to breed, sell, or broker gliders . To find out more visit the USDA animal care website or contact your Regional USDA AC office.
How Important is it to get more than one glider ? This depends almost entirely on how much time your (and your family/household members) will be spending with the Sugar Glider and the emotional make up of your glider. Gliders are social animals and need interaction or they can grow lonely and get depressed and even sick. People that spend an hour or more a day interacting with a single glider out side of the cage normally have wonderful healthy and happy single gliders. Some gliders do fine with just a half an hour a day but more is always better. If you can't dedicate at least that much time to your glider you may want to think about getting two so they can interact with each other. There is only one disadvantage I know if in getting a two gliders and that is sometimes they may be more likely to bond to each other than to you. In my favorite pair that I have now I found that the boy (Tasmania) bonded more with me and the girl (Victoria) .
For those that want a pair of gliders two females or a pair work best (see question on legally breeding and selling gliders if you get a pair). If you want a pair but no babies you can neuter males. Two male gliders normally will be fine also (i have never had a problem but a few others have suggested they may fight). If you have a large group you should make sure you have two or three females for each male.
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Do You Ship Your Gliders ? It is NOT legal to ship mammals via US Mail, FedEx, or UPS. The only safe and legal way to ship them is via airline carrier.
The animal(s) and shipping costs must be paid in full 1 week prior to shipping excluding holidays. Shipping costs usually run between $160.00-$250.00 including flight, health certificate (if required or requested), crate, heat pack (if needed), and shipping pouch. We almost always use Continental Airlines, as we feel they are the safest, easiest, and most dedicated airline to shipping pets safely and affordably. If we have to use a different airline, prices may vary. Some airlines can be quite a bit more expensive than Continental Airlines, but may need to be used if Continental Airlines does not ship to the desired location. Example, Delta's flights start around $250.00, and require a health certificate. Continental on the other hand have their flights start around $185.00, and only require a health certificate for sugar gliders if you are using "declared value". Which we do recommend, as we are not responsible for what happens during flight. Please contact us for a price quote for shipping. Upon receiving payment in full we will need discuss the best days to schedule a flight. We usually use Continental Airlines for our shipping carrier. If you purchased a health certificate, your glider must be taken to the vet within 10 days of the flight in order to qualify for the "declared value" insurance and state laws requiring a health certificate to enter the state. You will receive an e-mail with all important shipping information. If you don't confirm the flight arrangements, I will not ship the glider. If you can not make a scheduled flight, please let me know as soon as possible.
We do the best we can to ensure that shipping is as stress free as possible. We try to schedule early flights during an animals natural sleeping hours. The night before we ship, we give them extra play time to ensure they are tired, and ready to sleep. Our animals are shipped in a cat sized carrier that has been airline approved. Sugar gliders will have an internal "critter keeper" or similar carrier to be sure they are safe, and there is no chance of escape during the flight. Sometimes we will use a Transonic shipping crate (see style two). Sugar gliders will be inside a pouch within the crate with paper securing the pouch from being flopped around during shipping. Sugar Gliderwill be in nesting pouch for hiding. A heat pack will be placed in the crate if needed. If it is too cold or too hot, we may need to postpone shipping. We provide, apples, grapes, or oranges during shipping to provide hydration and nutrition.
Animals are usually picked up in the cargo department of Continental Airlines. Some airports have a special live animal department, please call your airport to confirm where you will pick up your sugar glider in advance. This will make the entire day go so much more smoothly for everyone involved. You will need to bring a photo ID when picking up your sugar glider. We will be taking out insurance for your baby should anything happen in flight IF you purchased a health certificate. PLEASE check to make sure the glider is ok BEFORE leaving the Continental Airlines office. (a quick Peek should do). We ask that you call us upon your arrival home to ease our mind that the glider(s) made to their new home safely.
We CAN NOT ship an animal if the temperature is above 85 or below 45 anywhere along the route. The cabin on the plains are temperature controlled but the time the animals are being loaded, unloaded or moved from one plain to another there is no protection.
Is there Diet expensive, and complicated ? While it was true TEN YEARS AGO that Sugar Gliders required a diet consisting of special mixtures of insects and other “live” foods - in the last several years TREMENDOUS advances in nutritional science have resulted in a handful of very SAFE and EFFECTIVE commercial “pelleted” foods and powdered vitamin supplements which in fact greatly EXCEED the nutritional values of the older, outdated diets. These advanced, scientifically-balanced diets have been developed and approved by LICENSED Doctors of Veterinary Medicine who specialize in Sugar Glider care – and are proven to be both safe and effective.
When fed the correct diet of: 1) Veterinarian-approved pelleted food, 2) fresh fruits & vegetables, and 3) a Veterinarian-approved, calcium-based multivitamin supplement, it should only cost an average of less than $10 per month to feed a single animal. Any reputable, Federally-Licensed USDA Breeder will be able to provide you with a written dietary plan that is both simple for you – and healthy for your Gliders.
Yes Its Victorias Belly with Two Babies -Both Babies in Pouch - way to Young to Sell - They should be about 8 weeks old
What is the best age to purchase a Sugar Glider? That really depends on you and what you’re looking for! Any age sugar glider can and will bond to a new owner. Our joeys are weaned from their mommies at 8-10 weeks out of pouch. We do not sell our babies any younger than 8 weeks. This is typically when they are adopted by their new families. Sometimes, we do have some older joeys.. 3-5 months old. Most all joeys will go through a juvenile stage that usually last about a month. In this stage, the sugar seems moody and defiant. In most cases, the sugar can be nippy. This stage usually happens anywhere from 3 to 6 months out of pouch. Most people seem to enjoy getting their new pet as small as possible because they are just so cute when they are so tiny! So it seems that most people prefer to get them younger.
***BEWARE OF BREEDERS SELLING younger JOEYS*** ***YOUNGER THAN 8 WEEKS OUT OF POUCH*** ***OR “PEANUT” JOEYS*****
Yes, yes and yes.. these joeys are OH so CUTE!!!! This is because they are so tiny and have been PULLED away from their moms and dads. Some breeders do this in order to produce more frequent breedings by the parents to make more money. Unfortunately, this is very detrimental to that cute little baby that has been taken from its parents WAAYYYYY too early. Baby sugar gliders rely on their mom and dad to care for them and keep them alive for at least 6 weeks. At 6 weeks out of pouch, the baby sugar glider will be venturing out at night to the food dish and sampling the foods that their parents are eating. Even though they are eating a little bit on their own, they are still nursing on their mom and getting the nutrition that is so necessary for their survival at such a young age. Mom and dad sugar gliders also assist baby sugars in going to the bathroom. We know of TOO MANY instances where a “peanut” joey was adopted and died within a few weeks because of lack of proper nutrition and constipation. Most baby sugars are not able to go potty without mom and dad stimulating them to do so. Any sugar younger than 8 weeks out of moms pouch is simply too young. With your new pet, make sure it is old enough to be away from mom and dad. It will save you a lot of money for vet care trying to help this wee one survive simply because it was taken away from its parents too early. Plus, it’s so sad to watch a little one get so sick and possibly die when if the breeder would have waited till it was old enough, all would be fine. No younger than 8 weeks. That is the age babies are able to potty on their own, and are no longer nursing on their mommies.
SO… Short answer to this question? No matter what anyone tells you… do not risk purchasing a sugar that is any younger than 8 weeks oop. Steer clear of a breeder that is willing to sell sugars younger than 8 weeks out of pouch. Also be very wary of breeders claiming to have “peanut” sugar gliders for sale. 99% of the time, a “peanut” sugar is just a baby that has been taken from its parents too early.
Do Sugar Gliders bite? Anything that has teeth CAN bite. Each of our sweet little Sugar Gliders have 40 of them! With that said, the more comforting answer would be this…Sugar Gliders usually only nip or bite when they are afraid of the person holding them. As babies their bite is usually no more than a hard pinch that almost never results in broken skin. When they are convinced that you are not going to hurt them, they calm down and usually will not bite. We do our best to make sure the babies are handled a lot so they are very accustomed to human touch and won’t feel the need to bite out of fear. We begin holding and kissing and loving on all our joeys from the first day out of mommies pouch and continue to do so until they go to their new homes. We have a great reputation for raising very healthy and sweet babies. There are some that do not take to people very easily even when they ARE handled a lot. Still, even these fussy sugars will bond to you and not bite after a period of persistent work. Any age sugar glider can be trained to trust you and NOT BITE.
This is what a Just Out Of Pouch Baby looks Like 1 day old (This is Baby C)- NEVER -NEVER PULL A BABY OFF NIPPLE , They will come off all by themselves in there own time ...Victoria trusted me to watch her baby so she could go exercise.
Do Sugar Gliders make good pets? Yes, by all means, a Sugar Glider is uniquely suited to captivity. They are very social, and will totally bond to the person who gives them good care and treats them well. Sugar Gliders are not for small children who cannot control themselves and want to squeeze them too tight, or treat them too rough, but they are wonderful pets for older children and adults.
How long do Sugar Gliders live? A Sugar Gliders life span depends on where it lives. If the Sugar lives in captivity, then its life span is 12-15 years, if it’s taken care of properly. In the wild, Sugar Gliders don’t live nearly as long, maybe 5-7 years. Humans, birds of prey, and arboreal snakes are Gliders natural enemies in the wild, so they don’t survive nearly as long as in captivity. I have heard Sugar Gliders are Messy and have a Odor ? Thats Just a MYTH: “Sugar Gliders constantly mark their territory and are very smelly animals much like a ferret or skunk…” “Their cage needs to be constantly cleaned…” “ Poo and pee on your clothes, skin, hair, and furniture is a constant with these animals…” REALITY: This myth directly relates back to the earlier misinformation that you somehow HAVE to feed your Gliders “live” foods; like worms, crickets, grasshoppers - and even baby mice - in order for them to be healthy. While it is possible that Sugar Gliders can develop an odor similar to – but not as strong as – a ferret; the primary cause of this odor is feeding them an old, outdated diet containing LIVE foods and meat-based proteins.
The fact is that several years ago nutritional science greatly simplified the entire process of caring for Sugar Gliders (in many ways) with the development of scientifically-balanced pellet food diets. For example, some of the more-advanced pelleted foods even contain proprietary ingredients specifically-designed to prohibit odors; and Sugar Gliders who are fed this diet on a daily basis will usually have almost NO discernable smell.
While it is true that Sugar Gliders technically cannot be “potty-trained”, they are instinctively very clean little animals who never require bathing of any kind. Their bathroom habits are very predictable, and in many ways they are similar to humans. For example, when we wake up from a long nap, usually the first thing we want to do is go to the bathroom – and Sugar Gliders are no different. Therefore, by 1) learning their potty habits, and 2) thoroughly “de-pooping/peeing” them before letting them run around - “accidents” typically become few and far between in a relatively short period of time. Most reputable breeders will provide you with detailed instructions on exactly how to do this What things should you consider before buying a Sugar? A Sugar Glider can live up to 15 years in captivity. Can you take responsibility for it for that long? Can you provide a reasonably large cage? The cage should be no smaller than 24x24x36 large the better. Do you have time to keep the cage clean? Do you have time to clean and cut fresh fruits and veggies for your Sugar Glider every day? Since Sugars are very social animals, do you have enough time to play with it consistently? Do you have enough money to buy two Gliders to keep each other company? If children are caring for it, do you have the time to supervise and help in handling and caring for it? Do you have someone to care for your pet if you are gone for more than 24 hours or can you take your Sugar with you on trips? Is there a veterinarian in your area that cares for exotic pets? Do you have the money if it needs medical attention? Are there other pets in your house that will not adapt to living with a Sugar Glider? Is there anyone in your household that is allergic to animal fur?
How do I bond with my Sugar Glider? When bonding with your Sugar Glider, there is no substitute for a lot of hands on time. By that, we mean actually holding your glider in your hands and petting it and rubbing it, getting it used to you and learning that you are not to be feared. Gliders in a group will all huddle together and each will try to climb under the pile. There is a constant movement going on in the group. They will all fall asleep but every so often, one will stir and try to get under the neighbor to get warmer. This tight body contact and movement is what you want to imitate while holding them. Sugar Gliders do not respond well to a timid person who is actually afraid to touch them, or is afraid that they will hurt the Glider. They sense this immediately, and feel insecure with that person. Hold it confidently in your hands. Rub it with your hands firmly to let him know that you are not afraid. Sit and watch TV or something and do this for an hour or more every day for a few weeks. At first it may resist, but be persistent and make it endure until it actually likes it and soon it will be falling asleep in your hands, feeling completely safe in your hands. It is easier to do this in the day time when they are not as active. Carrying your Sugar in a bonding pouch is also good, and will certainly speed up the process. Giving treats is also a great way to convince your Sugar that you are its friend. If you initially are giving it treats while bonding with it… he will learn that hanging out with you is rewarding, and he’ll love you for it! Gliders know you primarily by scent and sound. So carry him around with you all day long.. rub him with your hands as much as possible.. and give him treats.
Our babies (White Face Blonde, Leucistic,and MosaicSugarGliders) are spoiled are handled Daily . We also on occasion have rescues available for Adoption.
With persistence, patience, and lots of love, your new Sugar will come to trust you in time. The bonding process doesn’t usually take a long time, however, each Sugar is different. It may only take a day or two for your Sugar to develop a trusting nature toward you, or it may take several weeks. My first Sugar crabbed and me and bit me for NINE MONTHS before he finally decided to trust me. After all that patience and persistence with him, he and I are still great friends. Don’t give up or lose interest, because this is the most important time of your Sugar Glider experience, and you’ll be able to watch your bond grow stronger and stronger with every passing month!
One other word of caution. While you are new to your Glider, it will often be defensive when you .
Beautiful female sugarglider for sale- She is a mosaic, amazing coloring, sweet but a little shy. She needs a wonderful new family to love and take care of her, contact me if interested
Baby B Sleeping With Tasmania
Sugar Gliders Do thumb suck if any one asks !!!! 
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Yes Its Victorias Belly with Two Babies -Both Babies in Pouch - way to Young to Sell - They should be about 8 weeks old 
This is what a Just Out Of Pouch Baby looks Like 1 day old (This is Baby C)- NEVER -NEVER PULL A BABY OFF NIPPLE , They will come off all by themselves in there own time ...Victoria trusted me to watch her baby so she could go exercise. 
Do Sugar Gliders make good pets?