'Sugar Gliders'

Jeanette from AZ -

Do any of you have one of these? Friends of ours had a couple of them. They were pretty expensive - they paid about $150 each for them. Every time that I saw them they seemed quite high strung. Don't know if that's typical of them or not.

Comment #1 The Wizard from Somewhere over the rainbow -

Wikipedia has a nice write up about the Sugar Gliders... Their photo at the top is one ugly beast... though it looks a little better in the photo further down.

Here is what Wikipedia said about having them as pets.

Maybe "inquisitive nature" means high strung.

Where legal, the Sugar Glider is not difficult to breed in captivity under the right conditions, and small numbers have been legally and illegally exported to America where they have formed a breeding population for sale as pets. Breeding mills are a controversial subject. The Sugar Glider is a popular pet because of its sweet, lively, inquisitive nature. It is a loving and intelligent pet that, with plenty of attention, bonds well to its human companions. As a pet, it requires a special diet that includes vitamin and calcium supplements, and insects. In the USA, keeping them as a pet is illegal in certain jurisdictions, such as California, Georgia, Hawaii, and Alaska. Many other states in the United States require a permit.

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Comment #2 citronkid from bird nation -

I am glad I found this post. I ended up taking one in because my neighbor couldnt care for it anymore. All I have is the cage that it came in and food. Now I am off to the pet store to get what it needs.

Comment #3 RuFiO (69.225.88.168) -

dose anyone know if it is hard to get a permit in california to own a sugar glider , or dose anyone know where i cant two in california?

Comment #4 Amber (69.133.144.157) -

You can't have anything in CA sorry. The only thing you can really do is move, or try to change the law. I moved after living there for 20 years.

Comment #5 JB from Hell -

wow and i thought new york was tough on laws i dont have to have a usda licence unles i have more than 3 breeding pairs...

Comment #6 Garrett (68.7.241.209) -

ok you dont have to have a license im a cop and i have a sugar glider. no one can find out. just keep it in your house and dont ell every body. if they do find out its a tiny ticket you get.

Comment #7 Amber (69.133.144.157) -

You are not in CA. CA would take your animal away and kill it. Plus a cop wouldnt call them self a cop, and would have better typing skills.

Comment #8 Nick from Miami, FL -

i own 2 sugar glider girls, i have for about a year now. I decided to get them when i went over to a friends house that had 4 of them. They are great pets but definetly not for everyone. I live in Florida however and we donot require anything special to own them here. i have them in a 5 foot tall cage. i play with them nightly. they have very different personalities so i have to play with them differently. One is calm and the other is hyper. My calm one likes to sit on my shoulder while i do laundry, cook, clean, and check e mails, i know she wants to go back to her cage when she tries to jump off of me. the hyper one actually likes to play with me, she will jump from one hand to the other, play with feathers, use little cat toys (without catnip) and nibble on me when she wants more attention (nibble not bite). anything else you might want to know, just ask, i love them, however they are nocturnal and they do require attention.

Comment #9 glider_chix88 from Gliderville, Texas -

First there are a few issues here. Sugar gliders have been legalized in all states except 4. California, Georgia, Alaska and Hawaii. If you are caught with them in an illegal area, they WILL confiscate your glider and destroy it.

Another thing, its not really accurate that you dont have to be licensed unless you have 3 or more breeding pairs. Truth is, you can own up to 3 BREEDING FEMALES before needing to be licensed by the USDA as a registered breeder. I have been registered with the USDA for close to 5 years. I hate to see people talk about "if you dont tell everyone you wont get caught"

Sugar gliders are NOT for everyone. they are very demanding needing different and complex diets every night. They are gliders so they need a large amount of space to fly around. It recommended to have a cage no smaller than 36 inches high. My gliders have a cage that is 6 foot tall by 4 foot wide.

I do own a store online if you want to check it out. Its www.gliderville.com. I also wrote Sugar Gliders for Dummies which you can also purchase on my site as well after August.

Also if you have any questions you can contact me at michelle@gliderville.com

Comment #10 Tracy (4.246.12.189) -

Ca is not killing gliders any more they do ship them to other states now. Pa they are still illegel in. I have friends that are USDA breeders and if you have 3 or more breeding females you do need a license. For more info on sugar gliders check out Glider Central @ sugarglider.net. The people there can and will answer all questions about gliders. Please check out Glider Central.

Comment #11 Darius (74.170.136.105) -

can i get a permit to keep a sugar glider in georgia.I want one really bad or do you know a place where i can go to get it.

Comment #12 WhoCares (68.5.248.50) -

OK guys and gals.....I live in CA. Southern California! I have a pair and have had them a few years. I sold something on Ebay and the buyer was local. She came to pick it up and when she entered our house she saw a huge cage and wondered what was in there....2 Suggies. To her surprise she was excited yet a litle reserved. When I asked what she did for a living, she mentioned she were an animal control officer (of my county). I though holy COW....what now? She said "don't worry....I've never had to confiscate any in 15 years of work. They look happy, healthy and loved. I don't know why they are illegal now. 10 years ago they weren't." She hated ferrets and confiscate those pretty often. If owners get tired of them, they let them go free and they then carry diseases and become mean and bite. Even though I get my sugar glider food from PetCo, Petsmart and other large petshops right down the street...ferret food is right next to it. I don't think anytime soon they will legalize Sugar Gliders, but we have partially legalized marijuana, so you never know :-)

Comment #13 katie (75.105.220.159) -

does ANYONE know a breeder in virginia, west virginia, or maryland? i've looked all over the internet and can't find anyone! PLEASE HELP!

Comment #14 Bec (139.130.7.22) -

Hi! I currently live in Australia where sugar gliders are native. This sucks im in Western Australia and we aren't even allowed to keep them as pets, but over in th USA you guys are! Alot of other states of Aust let you have them, here but most of our native anilmas are not allowed to be kept as pets.

Anyway for my question im actually comming over to California in January hopefully for good. Can anyone give me a list of what we are and aren't allowed to keep as pets. I mean including normal (dogs and cats) and exotic animals. Plz email it to me!!

Thanks

Comment #15 Lori (71.179.145.35) -

My daughter breeds Sugar Gliders in both VA and MD if your interested email dcblue1907@yahoo.com.

Comment #16 thjd (86.136.131.1) -

freak, leave the animals alone.

By the way you're an idiot.

They're wild animals and I'm reporting you

Comment #17 Melanie (72.86.35.236) -

Comment #13 katie! I live in Northern VA and am currently trying to re home my glider pair. Please email me if youre still interested! pixxelperfect@gmail.com

Comment #18 marcy d. (24.113.99.34) -

hey sugar gliders seem pretty cool but so are ferrets....i dont think they become mean and bite when you set them free and besides they have rabies vaccines ....so i dont think its fair to say that about them since i owe 2 little ones for almost 2 years and they are adorable , they may not fly but they can run everywhere and play till they drop...unfortunately it sucks too that they're illegal in ca and ny's 5 boroughs...

Comment #19 Trina (12.189.32.59) -

I am looking for a female glider and I live in Caroline County Virginia. Does anyone know if someone is local where I can buy one?

Comment #20 kim (131.6.84.67) -

Trina and Katie...I have a baby female joey OOP date Oct 19th and I live in Hampton VA please e-mail me kimschelling@yahoo.com she is REALLY SWEET and adapts very easily

Comment #21 Hanna (72.84.64.225) -

Hey Trina does interstate 95 run through your county? If is does I travel up to maryland and to the tide water area all the time. I would be wiling to meet you if you were interested in a joey. I have a little girl and boy out of pouch Dec 10th and will be ready for a new home in Feb. If any one else is interested just e-mail me at dcblue1907@yahoo.com. I am all over va and MD so travling will be no problem! Happy New Year!

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Comment #22 sugarmama (74.5.53.121) -

Sugar Gliders are not illegal in PA whoever said that. You can't import them. If you breed them you must have a permit.

If you sell them you must have a permit.

Comment #23 sassy (64.113.25.19) -

For all the people in CA. I

Comment #24 emily (66.190.222.69) -

I am looking for a baby male sugar glider. I have a female and would like to get her a companion asap! I live in southeast Louisiana and am willing to travel a good bit if someone has a little guy available.

Comment #25 Hanna (71.179.118.133) -

Hey

for any one interested I have a male and Female joey that will be ready around the beginning of Feb. Pictures avaliable upon request. You can contact me at dcblue1907@yahoo.com. Have a great day!

• board.pets-buynow.com/Exotic_Pets/Sugar_Gliders

Comment #26 Cassie (1) from PA -

Hi. does anyone know how to get a Permit for sugar gliders in PA?

Comment #27 Erika (74.71.199.209) -

I'm looking for a sugar glider. I live in NY and was wondering if anyone knows of any breeders North of Syracuse. I'd like to be able to pick it up myself, hate the idea of shipping all alone.

Comment #28 Jera (76.198.70.83) -

I'd just like to let you know about illegal states and sugar gliders. You can have them, despite they are illegal, this goes for almost all illegal pets. The only thing you have to do is keep them quiet and don't let them free. I had a police officer come to my house once and he seen I had ferrets (I live in california) and he knew they were illegal and he thought they were cute and said he had even considered getting them but did not know where.

They are considered pest, hence why they are not allowed.

The same thing goes for sugar gliders. I took mine into a Petco store ( the only place that carries food for him) and when I was walking out a cop drove directly by and pointed at it with the other cop. I thought they would turn around and take him away but they did nothing. And if it does get to the point where the animal has to be taken, they do not kill it. They will either ship it to the nearest, legal state or put it into a rescue.

If you honestly thought nobody at all could own illegal pets in certain states, why do large pet stores carry necessary items for them? I also have a hedgehog, which is illegal here, no big deal! They only care about the very big, dangerous etc.. animals and birds. as long as you keep it healthy, it is fine.

I recommend you search online for a breeder that is in the next closet legal state over. Explain your situation, some will understand but not all. Pet stores want to get rid of them, sugar gliders, therefore they don't ever check ID but they are also usually neglected.

Comment #29 NightCat from . -

For those of you who live in CA, where did you buy them from? I live in CA as well, but don't know where I can get another glider. : T Any recommendations??

Comment #30 Cori (64.136.27.229) -

I live in Springfield, Missouri and I am wanting to buy a sugar glider. If you have one for sale in Missouri in or close to Springfield please e-mail me. Thank you!!

Comment #31 Casaundra (74.47.53.250) -

Hello! I'm Casaundra. I have wanted a sugar glider for years and years, I have read everything, and I mean everything I can about them. I have the cage ordered, toys, even some of the food, I just need the gliders!

I really want two female joeys, I live in New York, if ANYONE knows a a breeder in New York, please email me. I would be forever grateful!!

Thanks sooo much!

Comment #32 Casaundra (74.47.53.250) -

Hello! I'm Casaundra. I have wanted a sugar glider for years and years, I have read everything, and I mean everything I can about them. I have the cage ordered, toys, even some of the food, I just need the gliders!

I really want two female joeys, I live in New York, if ANYONE knows a a breeder in New York, please email me. I would be forever grateful!!

Thanks sooo much!

It didn't show my email Sorry!

It's casaundra_donald @yahoo.com

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Comment #33 shaina (64.136.27.228) -

Well i live in MASSACHUCETTS and someone said sugar gliders are illegial so i never really tryed to get one, even though i really wanted one. So if you know if they are or not illegial please let me know because i've wanted one for a very long time.

Comment #34 Lanae (72.35.102.111) -

Hey,

I've wanted a Sugar Glider for a very long time, but I live in Alaska. Does anyone know if I could get a permit/licences to get one, I would be willing to pay like a lot to get one.

Comment #35 Danielle (72.230.152.89) - Fri Apr 11 15:01:18 2008

I live in Upstate NY and I'm looking for two gliders, male and female. They can be related, I would like them so that my two young ones that are brother and sister have mates. I'm looking for them to be anywhere from 6 months to a year oop. Please email me if you know of any. I'm will to travel, depending on the distance.

You can email me at daniellechandler1988 @msn.com (no space between 8 and @.)

Thank you.

Also to the people in CA it is hard to find them there because they are illegal. There are not illegal in PA you have to get a permit, which PA will not give you. They are also illegal in Alaska.

Comment #36 Brian (69.32.176.2) - Fri Apr 18 14:30:48 2008

I live in Albany, NY and have been looking to buy two sugar gliders for quite some time now. I'm looking into breeding them, so they can be related, and I also don't care what genders. If you , or someone you know is trying to sell some or find a home for some please let me know at novastormufo@gmail.com

Thanks!

Comment #37 cora (74.76.208.105) - Sat May 3 18:43:07 2008

hello i have 2 sugar gliders for sale male female pair non related and ready to begin breeding. they are 7 months oop. very preciouse i just cant take care of them anymore. they come with complete cage sets and all. the only thing they dont come with is the cage but everything else. im selling them for 300 i spent 400 2 months ago on them and they have over 100 dollars worth of stuff i live in upstate ny

Comment #38 Big Dog from The Woods - Sun May 4 07:18:14 2008

Remember, NEVER buy a pet you don't go to physically pick up.

Comment #39 Rebecca (1) from New York - Sun May 4 20:45:29 2008

hi i have been looking for 2 sugar gliders... i live about 30 minutes from albany NY. Im not looking to breed so they can be related. i have found a few but my the time i see the ad they are gone. if anyone knows where i can buy them or if you have any please let me know. thanks

Comment #40 cora (74.76.208.105) - Sun May 4 21:58:22 2008

hello rebecca i live about 45 mins north of albany and have 2 sugar gliders if u look up 2 spots above ur post u will see my add. let me know

Comment #41 Rebecca (1) from New York - Sun May 4 22:26:56 2008

cora...absolutely my e-mail is tqnrp4ea@nycap.rr.com. just let me know when would be a good time to come see them, and we'll see if we can work something out. i live in Amsterdam. thanks

Comment #42 Javier (67.187.2.43) - Tue May 6 00:08:20 2008

Hi Does any one know of any breaders near Richmond VIRGINIA. I'm looking for a female partner for a male i have.

Comment #43 Robyn (64.12.116.206) - Fri May 9 12:24:31 2008

I need a large sugar glider cage. I am in Melbourne Florida. I have 4 gliders and i have had them for 3 months now. I am also looking to expand my colony. I will adopt any unwanted Sugar Gliders. Prices have to be reasonable though.

Comment #44 Quinn (24.4.60.111) - Wed May 14 00:49:35 2008

I am obsessed with sugar gliders, but I hear that they are illegal in california. I live in northern california so i dont know if that makes a difference or not, but wither way I am determined to get one. How can I get one if they are illegal here?!

Comment #45 Mary (99.150.253.67) - Sat May 17 16:17:35 2008

I live in Southern Cali and have a young sugarglider. She was a gift who flew in from TX the airports said nothing, but I am actually lookin for a good home. If someone knows enough about sugargliders and want to give her a good home, let me know. But, she needs a companion. They aren't happy alone.

Comment #46 lane wheetley from Dallas, Texas - Sun May 18 12:19:38 2008

I have 5 sugar gliders for sale in dallas texas. Babies, teens and adults. One of the adults is currently pregnant with what looks like two more babies. They are grey, precious and healthy. Pictures are available upon request. Price is flexible and no resonable offer will be refused. We have two Cages. A cage will be included if you buy several of them from us.

Thanks!

Lane

Comment #47 Jeremy (129.174.106.5) - Wed May 28 19:25:41 2008

Hey there,

I am looking to buy a sugar glider from a breeder or someone who does not want their glider anymore. I live in Northern Virginia and would appreciate any info that might help in my search. Thanks guys!

Comment #48 Jeremy (129.174.106.5) - Wed May 28 19:26:44 2008

by the way, my email is jshedd1@gmu.edu

Comment #49 Deb (205.188.116.206) - Thu Jun 19 10:56:55 2008

I am a licensed USDA breeder, to comply with federal law because I have more than 3 breeding age females.

I currently focus on breeding to produce the black eyed white sugar glider (leucistic) but they are rare so I also sell normal grays, and white faced gliders who are born in the process. I live NE of Dallas Texas. Shipping is a safe option ($175), or meeting halfway for a fee. I will not ship to illegal states.

Email for pictures or more info...

Deb

Comment #50 GA resident (24.126.129.75) - Sat Jun 21 10:09:59 2008

To Darius in GA sugar glidders just became legal in GA. You can purchase one at Pendergrass, GA

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