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Is this pet cheap or expensive to have?
Im looking in to getting a sugar glider... I found 2 for sale as a pair for $200 with cage,toys, and bed box. after that are they expensive to maintain?? what do you need?
the male is already fixed so that adds to the deal.
Your Answer:
S.G are very high maintenance pets and require specific care in order to thrive. Its probably a safe bet to assume that someone purchased those animals only to realize that they require a lot more time and care, than originally thought.
There is a saying, "You get what you pay for." If someone is willing to give you something that usually would cost around $1000(if the supplies they purchased are adequate), for $200... red flags should be going off.
Here is some basic info:
Sleep Patterns
Remember that they are nocturnal and are up all night and sleep all day. My gliders used to wake up at about 11pm and were up until about 7am. During the day they didn't like being bothered, imagine someone wanting you to get up and play at 3 in the morning. I am an insomniac and was up all night anyway, so I didn't mind. When I did want to sleep it was difficult, they are very noisy at night, jumping around and barking and chirping. I used to get woken up several times.
Temperament/Bonding:
Gliders should be purchased when they are young. Older gliders are hard to tame and may never enjoy being with you. Gliders bond, so even if they are friendly to the current owner, they may no be with you. Even going through the mandatory bonding process may not make an older glider bond to you.
Gliders must be able to be carried(in a bonding pouch) by you during the day in order to bond. I was lucky enough to have a job that didn't mind that I had them with me. You cannot sneak them around with you, as occasionally they will crab, or bark. They are loud barkers.
It you are not able to carry them for at least a few your a day in a bonding pouch then they may not take to you.
Even as a bonded pet, they are still not cuddly. A friendly glider is pretty much one that will not bite you and will jump from the cage to you. You're pretty much a bridge for them to get to where they really want 
They do not like being pet or held, I used to just have them jump from the cage to me and back.
The only reason I knew mine liked me, is b/c they crabbed at anyone else that came near them.
Feeding
The feeding requirements of a sugar glider are somewhat controversial. It is only recently they have been kept as pets, and needs are somewhat of a mystery. As time goes on people will learn more about the needs of these little creatures. Sugar gliders are omnivorous, meaning they will eat plant material and meat. In the wild they feed from nectar, fruit, insects and even small birds, eggs or rodents. This diet is pretty hard to replicate in captivity. People feed them a variety of foods trying to mimic their natural diet as best they can. Some people feed insects such as crickets, meal worms, wax worms, moths and spiders. The insects should be fed high quality food such as commercial cricket food, and dusted with a complete vitamin/mineral supplement. Hence their name, the sugar glider loves the taste of sugar. They like fruit cocktail. The fruit should be fed in small amounts, chopped together so the gliders can not just pick out their favorites. There are many different diets that can be fed. These diets cannot be mixed and match and must be fed according to directions. Incorrect diet can cause serious health issues. Some diets you may want to research
BML, Taronga Zoo Diet, Chicago Zoological Park Alternative Diet , Darcy's Sugar Glider Diet , Elwin's Fresh Food Diet, Priscilla Price's Sugar Glider Diet, Suncoast Glider Diet Plan, etc(there are a few more to this list)
Cage:
A large cage, the bigger the better, should be provided with plenty of things to jump and leap off of (a minimum of 24 x 24 inches, by 36 inches high). For a sugar glider, height is more valuable than floor space. A wire cage, wire should be no more than ½ inch wide, is best to allow the cage to breathe. A plastic tub can be placed under the cage to catch any debris that may fall out of the cage. Lots of toys should be provided as well as an exercise wheel, nest box and/or glider pouch. Branches, ropes and ladders will provide lots of opportunity for climbing and exercise. Large cage is a must, make sure that the cage you are getting is adequate as some people try and house these animals in cages that are far too small.
Vet care
Since gliders are exotic their veterinary care will cost more. You will need to find a sugar glider knowledgeable vet before you purchase a glider.
Other info
Male sugar gliders have a unique smell that some people find unbearable. I used to have to clean mine daily(scrubbing cage, washing bedding, cleaning toys) to keep the smell down. The males have scent glands and they mark their territory. Females do not have as bad a smell as males. The cage will need to be cleaned frequently, weather keeping males of females as urine has a strong odor. They usually urinate on the side of the cage, so you need to wash the entire cage, not just the bottom tray.
Also check for legality in your state. Gliders are illegal in some states and cities.
Please do as much research as possible on these guys. They are not easy to keep and require very specific care in order to thrive and be healthy. A "good deal" is not a good reason to get a pet that you know nothing about. I am saddened to see so many people recommend that you get these animals simply b/c they are cheap(when they have no idea if you are ready and able to provide adequate care).
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