Homey Habitats

 We define habitat as the environment that provides food and shelter for the survival of any species. Considering this definition, the cages we provide our sugar gliders are their habitat, their home! Obviously, it’s almost impossible to recreate the wild habitat for our sugar gliders but by having knowledge of their natural habitat and knowing how they live in their native environment we could try to make their captive lives more comfortable and interesting.

USGN Habitat Suggestions:

Minimum cage size dimensions (depth, width, height) for 2 or 3 gliders: 2 x 2 x 3 (24” x 24” x 36”). Many glider owners prefer 18” as the depth dimension so they can have a comfortable access when reaching the back of the cage. Gliders live at higher elevations so consider the height as the most important aspect when sacrificing space. Bigger than these recommended dimensions the better and comfy for your gliders!!

• Space between bars should be no more than ½ inches

• Cage Location – choosing the permanent spot for the cage it’s also another important aspect of a homey habitat.
  Place the cage away from direct sunlight (gliders are nocturnal!), strong drafts and poor ventilation.

• A comfortable environment temperature would be around 75 – 85 °F

• The most advisable cage materials are plastic vinyl coated (PVC) and powder coated wire.
  Stay away from galvanized wire if you don’t know how to give the proper cleaning maintenance.

• Cage Main Accessories:

        > We recommend using two water devices: a bottle and an open source.

        > At least two feeding stations

        > More than one sleeping quarters (pouches, nest boxes)

        > Items for enrichment: safe toys, branches, wheels…ect
          (Use your imagination with safety ahead of everything!)

For more information on setting up a cage: Click Here!    

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