Are you ready to care for sugar gliders?
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- What is the scientific name for sugar gliders?
- Petaurus Norfolcensis
- Petaurus Australis
- Petaurus Abidi
- Petaurus Breviceps
- Sugar gliders are lesser gliding possums.
- What area do sugar gliders come from?
- China
- Africa
- Australia
- South America
- Also native to New Guinea and many nearby islands.
- What kind of diet do sugar gliders have?
- Omnivorous
- Herbivorous
- Carnivorous
- In the wild, they feed on sap, nectar, insects, arachnids, and small vertebrates.
- When do sugar gliders sleep?
- Day
- Night
- Sugar gliders are nocturnal.
- Whats the minimum cage size for a sugar glider?
- 20" square by 36" high
- 12" square by 28" high
- 36" square by 20" high
- The taller the cage, the better.
- How can you tell the difference between a male and a female?
- Different colored tails
- Different stripes
- The bald markings
- These are called scent glands. Males have 3. One on their forehead, one on their chest, and another on their anus.
- How long can sugar gliders live?
- Up to 5 years
- Up to 10 years
- Up to 15 years
- Sugar gliders are a life commitment.
- How much time (minimum) should you spend with you sugar glider?
- Once or twice a week
- Every other day
- A few hours a day
- It is important to spend time with them everyday.
- What is the proper calcium to phosphorus ratio in diets?
- High Phosphorus, Low Calcuim
- High Phosphorus, High Calcium
- Low Phosphorus, High Calcium
- Low Phosphorus, Low Calcium
- Calcium is very important in the diet, while phosphorus should be avoided.
- What is HLP?
- Hyperlipoproteinemia
- Hind Leg Paralysis
- Hyperkeratosis Lenticularis Perstans
- This disease is a result of calcium defficiency.
