Sugar Glider Cages
When it comes to sugar glider cages the bigger the aviary the better. Most people gain that space in height when building their own glider cages. Cages can come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. No smaller than 36" tall and 36" wide is recommended as sugar gliders need height to feel more secure. Though I saw an Australian web site that said American cages are way too small. So perhaps this guideline is controversial depending upon whom you ask. It would seem likely so as sugar gliders can go over 150 feet in the wild.
Branches in the cage are important as gliders rarely touch the ground when they live in the open. The bars of the cage should be no more than a 1/2 inch apart. A wired cage allows good ventilation. Never store your glider in a dark room or garage. Always provide indirect sunlight during the day, but not direct sunlight. Keep the cage out of drafty areas and away from heaters. Most gliders are comfortable in temperatures ranging from 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. It is good to expose sugar gliders to natural daylight hours. Some owners use infrared lights at night for viewing their pet.
Homemade cages are popular to many glider owners. One family erected a sugar glider cage around an actual baby crib by enclosing it with wire mesh. Powder covered cages are best as there have been reports of pvc covered wire which has made gliders sick. This gives their little marsupial plenty of space to nest, and lets them roll the cage from room to room. The drawback with this design is perhaps the height is not there.
Of course, the gliders do not really like changes, but that usually applies to toys and items in their cage. Another owner did not have the money for larger sugar glider cages but wanted to give his marsupial extra space. He took two cages and cut the bottom away from one and placed them on top of one another. Then he wired the two together securely all the way around. This gave him basically double the space of what he had with only one cage. Caution should be used with whatever option one chooses. Thought should be put into ownership of the pet and glider cages must be fully considered for the gliders well being. In a tall cage, a three tiered macrame plant holder is good for bedding and nesting.
I read a blog by one sugar glider owner who said hers got out, by watching how she opened the cage door, but never left the room they were in. So it seems likely that if you take great care of your pet, they will not just leave. I would still take extra care that the room that houses a glider cage does not have any openings.
Actually, gliders will not try and escape their surroundings like a rodent will try to do. They are content to stay with their owners and have fun.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets.
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Monday, September 26, 2011
Cages For Sugar Gliders
Important Facts for Sugar Glider Cages
Sugar gliders are a type of small gliding possum, with a squirrel-like body, and a long tail. They are marsupials and are approximately 12 to 13 inches long from their nose to the tips of their tails. Six of those inches are pure tail. They have soft fur coats that come in many colors such as blue-gray, yellow, and tan. The blue-gray color is the most common among this species. There are albino sugar gliders as well although they are quite rare.
Sugar gliders are native to Australia, New Guinea and Indonesia. They are normally nocturnal animals. Sugar gliders are thankfully not endangered unlike many small animals native to
Australia. They are though, protected by law in Australia. It is illegal there to keep them without a permit or caught and sold without a license.
Sugar gliders have become very popular as a domestic pet in the United States and it is no wonder with their adorable looks and super-soft fur. They are now being bred in large numbers in the U.S. for this purpose. They are legal as pets in all states of the U.S. except for in California, Hawaii, Massachusetts and Alaska.
If you are looking to adopt a pet glider there are many things you need to learn about to ensure you keep a healthy and happy pet for years to come. One important consideration is housing your new pet in the proper cage.
Your choice in a glider cage is very important to ensure a healthy and happy pet. Sugar gliders are very active and need lots of room in their cages. The height of the cage is more important than the width since they love to jump and climb. Glider cages should be at least two-feet-wide by three-feet-tall. Don't be afraid to go as tall as possible, the taller the cage the happier your new pet will be. Sugar glider cages should have bars spaced no wider than one-half inch apart.
These animals are known escape artists and can escape through anything wider than that. A solid plastic cage floor is the best as this will be easiest to clean and will not absorb the urine which is bound to get on it. These cages should always be kept indoors to protect your pet from predators and the extreme temperatures of the outdoors.
A secure cage door-latch is very important because these smart critters are capable of opening some of the most complicated latches. The inside of a sugar glider cage should be a virtual playground for your buddy. Sugar gliders need a nest-box in their cage. This will give your glider a comfortable and safe feeling hide-out spot and a place to sleep.
Sugar gliders also love cloth pouches placed inside their cages and hanging from the sides. Since sugar gliders love to climb and jump, placing simple branches inside your sugar glider's cage can lead to hours of enjoyment. This will make the cage resemble the sugar glider's natural surroundings out in the wild. Make sure the branches are held securely in place, ideally being run from one side of the cage to the other in a nice natural pattern.
Ropes and ladders hung from the top of the cage can also be great fun for your pet. Sugar gliders also love cloth and wooden toys and these can be placed inside their cage. The small size toys made for rodents or birds are best. Lastly and most importantly, gliders need an accessible source of food and water in their cage. Plastic bird dishes can be great for this as they hang directly from the side of the cage. If the glider was raised with a water bottle, this can also be attached to the inside of the cage for easy hydration.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar gliders cages Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles on Victorinox Products: Who Is Victorinox
Sugar gliders are a type of small gliding possum, with a squirrel-like body, and a long tail. They are marsupials and are approximately 12 to 13 inches long from their nose to the tips of their tails. Six of those inches are pure tail. They have soft fur coats that come in many colors such as blue-gray, yellow, and tan. The blue-gray color is the most common among this species. There are albino sugar gliders as well although they are quite rare.
Sugar gliders are native to Australia, New Guinea and Indonesia. They are normally nocturnal animals. Sugar gliders are thankfully not endangered unlike many small animals native to
Australia. They are though, protected by law in Australia. It is illegal there to keep them without a permit or caught and sold without a license.
Sugar gliders have become very popular as a domestic pet in the United States and it is no wonder with their adorable looks and super-soft fur. They are now being bred in large numbers in the U.S. for this purpose. They are legal as pets in all states of the U.S. except for in California, Hawaii, Massachusetts and Alaska.
If you are looking to adopt a pet glider there are many things you need to learn about to ensure you keep a healthy and happy pet for years to come. One important consideration is housing your new pet in the proper cage.
Your choice in a glider cage is very important to ensure a healthy and happy pet. Sugar gliders are very active and need lots of room in their cages. The height of the cage is more important than the width since they love to jump and climb. Glider cages should be at least two-feet-wide by three-feet-tall. Don't be afraid to go as tall as possible, the taller the cage the happier your new pet will be. Sugar glider cages should have bars spaced no wider than one-half inch apart.
These animals are known escape artists and can escape through anything wider than that. A solid plastic cage floor is the best as this will be easiest to clean and will not absorb the urine which is bound to get on it. These cages should always be kept indoors to protect your pet from predators and the extreme temperatures of the outdoors.
A secure cage door-latch is very important because these smart critters are capable of opening some of the most complicated latches. The inside of a sugar glider cage should be a virtual playground for your buddy. Sugar gliders need a nest-box in their cage. This will give your glider a comfortable and safe feeling hide-out spot and a place to sleep.
Sugar gliders also love cloth pouches placed inside their cages and hanging from the sides. Since sugar gliders love to climb and jump, placing simple branches inside your sugar glider's cage can lead to hours of enjoyment. This will make the cage resemble the sugar glider's natural surroundings out in the wild. Make sure the branches are held securely in place, ideally being run from one side of the cage to the other in a nice natural pattern.
Ropes and ladders hung from the top of the cage can also be great fun for your pet. Sugar gliders also love cloth and wooden toys and these can be placed inside their cage. The small size toys made for rodents or birds are best. Lastly and most importantly, gliders need an accessible source of food and water in their cage. Plastic bird dishes can be great for this as they hang directly from the side of the cage. If the glider was raised with a water bottle, this can also be attached to the inside of the cage for easy hydration.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar gliders cages Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles on Victorinox Products: Who Is Victorinox
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