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Housing sugar gliders isn't always convenient. They require spacious cages (which can be expensive), need toys for stimulation, wheels for exercise, and a variety of fleece pouches and hammocks. Ideal room temperature is between 70-85 degrees (fahrenheit)

Minimum recommended cage size is 24"x24"x36". Of course, bigger is always better. When looking for housing for your sugar gliders, height is the most important dimension (taller is better than wider).
Wire cages should be powder, pvc, or epoxy coated (galvanized should be avoided).
Bar spacing should be 1/2" or smaller to properly contain the gliders.

 

Cage or Reptarium?

Two popular options of sugar glider housing are bird flight cages and reptariums.

Pro's and Con's of flight cages

Sturdy
You can easily attach food bowls, water bottles, toys, and pouches

Can be heavy and bulky
Gliders can easily throw food and feces through bars

Pro's and Con's of reptariums

Lightweight, mesh can fold flat (easily mobile)
Cheaper than traditional cages
Traps in food and other common projectiles

Requires extra thought to add items (toys, pouches, etc)
Not resistant to chewing

Read more about this at GliderCENTRAL

Wheels

Wheels provide exercise and entertainment to pet sugar gliders. Unfortunately, most wheels on the market are made for rodents and are not glider safe. The two most popular (and safest) sugar glider wheels are the Stealth and Wodent wheels.


Stealth wheel - http://www.sugaraesattic.com/index.htm
Wodent wheel - http://www.transoniq.com/online-dealers.html

Pouches and Toys

Sugar gliders should have a couple of places to sleep in their cage. Sleeping pouches are most common and are excellent for the task. The material of choice for pouches (and other fabric made items) is fleece, as it does not fray. Materials that fray present a health hazard to gliders as their nails may get stuck in it (gliders have lost digits and limbs in this manner).

Most parrot and baby toys are safe for gliders to play with. Do use common sense when selecting toys for the cage. Some toys should only be used under supervision.

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