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Sugar gliders are not like any other common pet. Living with a sugar glider is not like living with a dog, or a cat, or even a hamster. Unlike those common pets, sugar gliders require special care and attention. Their needs are specific, complicated, and sometimes quite expensive.
Hard Work
Sugar glider owners must be willing to dedicate a good portion of their day to providing care to their sugar glider. These exotic pets need bonding time, and they have extensive dietary requirements that require special attention and preparation. A good sugar glider owner is also interested in learning the latest research about proper sugar glider care.
Special Needs
Although we believe that sugar gliders make the perfect pocket pet, we also recognize that they aren't "perfect" for everyone. So it is probably a good idea to find some owners who you can talk to BEFORE you buy a sugar glider of your own. Visit an online message board to talk to other people about sugar gliders. Learn about the scent marking, the noises, the dietary requirements, and the nocturnal behaviors BEFORE you introduce this animal to your home. Assess the pros and cons of this species and its unique behaviors.
Likewise, make an honest assessment of YOUR behavior, too. What are your strengths and weaknesses as a pet owner? For instance, if you are not able or willing to put in the time to do adequate research BEFORE you buy a sugar glider, then you probably aren\'t going to be as dedicated and devoted to the animal, as you should be.
Special Attention
Sugar gliders require a lot of patience and one-on-one attention. You can avoid a lot of future problems with this pet by asking yourself a few questions before hand. Simply put, your research begins at home. Before you begin gathering information on HOW to buy a sugar glider, it is probably a good idea to first take a moment or two to figure out IF you should be buying a sugar glider at all.
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