As mentioned earlier, one of the most unique things about Sugar Gliders as household pets is how strongly they “bond” to their human families. Bonding is a “process” that can take anywhere from a few days – to two or three months – and just like human children, no two Gliders are exactly the same. 

 For that reason, we provide all our new “moms & dads” with proven, step-by-step instructions (including lots of special “tips & tricks” we’ve learned over the last 15 years) that DRAMATICALLY speed-up the bonding process – and create a deep, lasting relationship of love and trust between you and your new babies ( see free special report on Sugar Glider Bonding for more info). 

 The single most important factor in bonding with a Sugar Glider is their AGE – and that is precisely WHY we only sell babies when they are between eight and twelve weeks old.

 In the wild, Sugar Gliders normally live in “colonies” of 10-15 other Gliders – and when they begin the “bonding phase” of their lives (approximately 9-12 weeks out of the pouch) they “instinctively want” to bond to a whole GROUP. 

 In other words, they are not just a “one person” animal. When brought into a family setting with children and other pets, they will normally consider everyone (including the pets) to be their “colony”, and will bond to that group for life. 

 While they bond to everyone in the family, each glider will almost always have a favorite person (usually the person who holds them the most) that will be their “primary bond”.

Contrary to what some internet “expert” sites and “chatrooms” try to claim, bonding is NOT a time-consuming, exhaustive “ordeal” that requires 12-19 hours a day. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth. 

As previously outlined, for many years now the team of pros here at Pocket Pets™ have successfully placed literally SEVENTY+ THOUSAND of these little darlings into loving homes all around the country – and we provide all our new “moms & dads” with very simple, detailed instructions that make the bonding process both FUN and REWARDING. (see free special report “Bonding” for more info). It’s a small, up-front “investment” that will reward your entire family with countless years of love and companionship.

Once your baby gliders have started to bond with you and your family, one of the most rewarding things about watching them grow up is observing “first-hand” how they form lifelong bonds with the OTHER pets in your home. 

For many people, even the IDEA of a dog or cat “bonding” to a Sugar Glider (instead of eating it) seems almost unbelievable. However, the simple fact is that almost ALL the babies we sell here at Pocket Pets™ go into homes that already have cats and/or dogs in them – and as long as you follow the step-by-step “pet bonding” instructions we provide – we’ve never had a single problem.

 The short answer “WHY” is simply because Sugar Gliders are MARSUPIALS – not “rodents” – which means that even though they may “look” like a mouse to some humans – they do not instinctually SMELL like “food” to most cats or dogs. Instead, they just don’t know WHAT to make of them. 

Now, if somebody was to just throw a Sugar Glider on the floor in front of a strange cat or dog, they would almost always try to go after it – simply because of the “movement”… However, when introduced to each other using the proven, step-by-step instructions we give all our new “moms & dads”, don’t be a bit surprised if before long they end up becoming “best buddies” with the other pets in your home. 

 Generally speaking, when introduced properly, sugar gliders will bond to most household pets – except reptiles like snakes (for obvious reasons)… In addition, they can also be very afraid of some species of large birds in the beginning – since in the wild they are commonly preyed upon by large birds (ie. owls, hawks, eagles, etc.).

 In many ways, once they bond with each other, it’s kind of like having a “pet FOR your pet” – in that they’ll often end up eating together, sleeping together, and generally just “hanging out” everywhere they go. 

 Now, if you’re still thinking, “Well, you don’t know MY cat/dog!”… just check out this cute letter from one of our customers, and look through all the following pictures and home-video below. We know it might seem hard to believe at first, but like the old saying goes… a picture is worth a THOUSAND words …

One of the funniest questions we often get is that people sometimes hear that feeding a Sugar Glider and giving them the proper nutrition is an extremely costly and time-consuming process. 

In reality, nothing could be further from the truth.Over the years, we’ve come across sites that claim it costs as much as $2,000 per year to feed a single Glider – and that “any owner who really cares about their Gliders” will spend several HOURS a day chopping exotic fruits, gathering LIVE insects, and preparing extremely complicated and expensive meals for them. 

 Well, (to be quite frank), these are the same “kind” of people who dress their poodles up in $1,000 costumes – and then claim that anyone who DOESN’T do the same is somehow “neglecting” their animals. They’re certainly entitled to their opinions, but you can judge for yourself what is appropriate. 

 Fortunately, thanks to tremendous scientific advances in nutrition over the last 10 years, caring for Sugar Gliders is very inexpensive and easy to do. In fact, there are only three basic components to a healthy Sugar Glider’s diet, and as a ball-park estimate, it typically costs a total of around $3/month to feed a single animal. 20% of your glider’s daily food will consist of fresh fruits or vegetables, and almost anything you already have around the house (like a slice of apple per day) will do just fine. 

 The other 75% of their diet consists of protein and vitamins. In the wild, this would normally come from eating things like insects and eggs, but when Sugar Gliders eat “animal-based” proteins, they can develop a musky smell. 

 This problem is easily eliminated by feeding a scientifically-balanced, pelleted Sugar Glider Food - called Glide-R-Chow™, which is specifically formulated for Sugar Gliders. 

 When fed this diet, your Gliders will have almost no discernible smell whatsoever. For more detailed dietary information, see this free special report on the proper Sugar Glider Diet. 

Another important benefit of owning Sugar Gliders is that they often make excellent pets for people with “allergies”

.In fact, for many of our customers, this is the ONLY pet they’ve ever been able to have since they are allergic to everything else. 

 Bringing loving pets into the lives of people who otherwise can’t have them is one of the most fulfilling things we do.

 Just click on this letter to read what one grateful “mom” has to say.If you or anyone in your family is allergic to pets, the best thing to do is just come see us at an event near you – and “put it to the test”. We will be happy to let you handle some of our Gliders to make sure they are the right pet for you. Just be prepared to be PLEASANTLY surprised.

Sugar gliders are nocturnal by nature – meaning that they generally like to stay up at night. However, you can train them – like a child – to be on whatever schedule fits your lifestyle. Over the years, we have found that most people actually LIKE to leave their Gliders “nocturnal”, because this way when they are at work or school, the Gliders are just sleeping and not “missing” their owners. Then when you get home, the Gliders are happy to see you. If you can carry your Glider(s) with you during the day they are even happier; since they get to sleep in your pocket or pouch, and be with their “mom” or “dad” at the same time.Since they naturally like to play in their cage at night like little “acrobats”, the main thing you will want to consider – as far as “noise” goes – is the type of TOYS you get them. Gliders typically do not make much noise themselves, but they WILL definitely play with whatever you put in their cage. That's why we've got a variety of GliderSafe toys on our website that will make it easy on you to keep your sugar glider entertained :-). Here's an example of one of our amazing Sugar Glider Toys, the Hide-A-Treat.

Unlike ferrets or other animals where one gender can be more aggressive than the other – both male and female Sugar Gliders have equally sweet temperaments. Just like human children, every baby has its own unique personality – and (again, just like with children) how much time you spend with them when they’re young determines their temperament much more than gender.Having said that, two or more boys (or girls) will usually get along just fine in the same cage; simply because they are instinctively “colony” animals and LOVE having the companionship….just check out these two making their “getaway”.Practically speaking, when males (which have not been neutered) reach maturity, they will occasionally “mark” their territory (like almost any animal). However, if they are being fed the correct diet, this normally will not result in an offensive odor - see free special report “Feeding” for more info. Alternatively, female Gliders will “cycle” twice a year, but there normally aren’t any outward manifestations at all. In other words, the only ones who will know what’s happening will be the Gliders themselves.

For example, since most homes keep their thermostats set in the mid-to-low 70′s, we always include a “heat rock” as a part of the cage setup that comes WITH every baby we sell ( see free special report “Keeping Healthy” for more info ). This heat rock acts like a “furnace” in their house, and you just leave it plugged in all the time. Since they’re not rodents, they won’t typically chew on the chord, and if they ever happen to get cold while in their cage, they’ll just “snuggle-up” close to it.Now, whenever they’re outside of their cage, a fully-bonded Sugar Glider will almost ALWAYS be “hanging out” somewhere on your body. Since their natural body temperature is 99 degrees Fahrenheit – and ours is 99 degrees Fahrenheit – we are basically just one big “heater” to them. Therefore, if they ever get cold they will just climb inside your shirt or pocket and use YOUR body heat to stay warm. They are just EXTREMELY intelligent little animals, and they make excellent year-round companions in almost any climate.