Sugar Glider Care Guide
Complete care guide covering grooming, exercise, nutrition, environment, and preventive healthcare for Sugar Glider.
Daily Care Requirements
| Exercise Needs | Very High - nocturnal gliders need large tall cage and nightly out-of-cage time |
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| Grooming Frequency | Minimal - self-grooming; check patagium (gliding membrane) for tears |
| Annual Exam Focus | Nutritional status (calcium:phosphorus ratio critical), dental, patagium condition, weight, cloaca |
Nutrition & Weight Management
| Obesity Risk | High |
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| Ideal Body Condition | 3 |
Environment & Housing
| Temperature | 21-27°C (70-80°F) |
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| Humidity | 40-60% |
| Diet Type | SPECIALIZED: BML/TPG/Critterlove diet (calcium-balanced); fresh fruits/vegetables; insects; NO cat food/dog food; calcium:phosphorus ratio critical |
Size & Physical Characteristics
| Adult Weight | 0.09–0.16 kg |
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| Lifespan | 10–15 years |