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Thursday, June 30, 2011


In their natural environment sugar gliders live together in small family units making their homes in shallow hollows of trees. Sugar gliders are accustomed to traveling vast areas while foraging, which provides these high-energy animals with much exercise.
Sugar gliders must have ample room in their cage for unrestricted movement and frequent time out of their cage for playing and gliding. The minimum acceptable cage size is at least 24 inches wide by 24 inches deep by 36 inches high for a single sugar glider. Cage size should increase if additional sugar gliders are housed together. Place the cage on a stand to decrease contact between other pets.
Due to a sugar glider’s size, intelligence and manipulative thumbs, consideration must be given to cage bar spacing and door locks to prevent accidental escapes. Bar spacing should not be more than ½ by 1 inch wide and made with powder-coated wire for protection and ease of cleaning. Simple locks found on bird cages are often opened by sugar gliders. Cages that require two steps to open the door are best.
Sugar gliders are playful and inquisitive, they will play together or alone. Furnishing a variety of cage accessories like perches, hiding and climbing toys, ropes and vines, and a sturdy wheel will provide entertainment and prevent boredom. Typical food containers are heavy dishes that prevent spilling and water dishes or bottles.


by: Sugar Glider Store

Wednesday, June 22, 2011


A common misconception is that sugar gliders only eat sweet foods, but actually sugar gliders are omnivores, meaning they eat plants and animals. A wild sugar glider’s diet changes depending on the season, and it’s location. Some frequent foods include sap, pollen and nectar from trees, a variety of fruits and insects, and, at times, eggs and small animals. Their natural diet is complicated and difficult to replicate.

Gaining basic information about a sugar glider’s diet and consulting with a veterinarian about nutritional needs are the best way to choose a diet.
Calcium is an important element of a sugar glider’s diet and the recommended calcium-to-phosphorus ratio is 2:1 to prevent calcium deficiencies. Protein is also another important element of a sugar glider’s diet, the amount needed is uncertain, but a common recommendation is about 40 percent protein.
Sugar gliders often overeat sweets and fattening foods. They can become overweight, leading to medical complications related to obesity. Having fresh, clean water available at all times is vital, because sugar gliders are known to dehydrate quickly.
A variety of staple dry food diets, powdered mixes, supplements and treats are now available specifically for sugar gliders. These can be brought readily online.

A few dry food diets state that they provide all the nutrients needed, and they discourage any addition of fruits and vegetables, while other dry food diets are used along with daily fruits and vegetables. Powdered mixes and supplements are usually combined with familiar foods like eggs, chicken and honey, then mixed with water to make a moist diet, which is fed along with fruits and vegetables.
Sugar gliders extract moisture and nutrients from their food and then discard the remaining solid substances. Many sugar gliders and owners prefer a moist diet combined with fresh or frozen produce and daily treats. Treats include mealworms and other insects, nuts, yogurt drops and dried fruit. Treats are not necessary in maintaining sugar glider health, but they are a great tool to use with bonding. To view some of the food selections for Sugar gliders - click here -


by: Sugar Glider Store

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Manufacturer Recall - PVC Sugar Glider Cages
Martins PVC coated cages sold from October 2010 - May 2011

Pertains to 'PVC' coated Sugar glider cages only. These are identified as the Sugar glider cages with the thick black PVC coating on the wire, purchased between Oct. 2010 - May 2011.

If you purchased a PVC coated (Martins) Sugar glider cage from the Sugar Glider Superstore website, or any other retail website between October 2010 thru May 2010, please contact the manufacturer - Martins Cages about a cage recall (contact information listed below).

At this time, there is no indication that the PVC coated cages are definitely a cause of health issues with pet Sugar gliders, but there is a possibility that the PVC coated wire may be an issue, therefore as a precautionary measure, Martins Cage company will replace their PVC coated cages (sold between the above listed dates) with powder coated cages at no cost to the customer.

The PVC coated Sugar glider cages that the recall applies include the following models as previously listed on the Sugar Glider Superstore website: Castle Cage, Tower Cage, Mansion cage, Travel Cage, these were the (all black) PVC coated Sugar glider cage models only, and only the cages purchased between Oct. 2010 and May 2011. No other pet cage models sold on the Sugar Glider Superstore website are effected by this recall. This recall only applies to PVC coated Sugar glider cages purchased during these dates, no other pet cages are effected.

At this time, if you house a Sugar glider(s) in a PVC coated cage that was purchased between Oct. 2010 and May 2011, please remove your sugar glider(s) from the cage, and contact Martins Cage company immediately to determine if your PVC cage is one that is effected by the recall.

Martins Cage Company (the cage manufacturer) is currently working on a new line of Sugar glider cages made from another material, and they will gladly replace any of their PVC coated Sugar glider cages that were purchased between Oct. 2010 thru May 2011.

Martins Cage Company will soon have available sugar glider cages made in powder coated wire, which they will replace the PVC coated cages with. This will take a little time, but as soon as they are available they will be happy to replace your existing cage with a powder coated version of the Sugar glider cage model that you purchased between the dates listed above.

It would be helpful if you could please e-mail Martins Cages at: sales@martinscages.com if you own one of the cages in question, so they can put you on the priority list to have a new powder coated cage shipped out to you as soon as possible. Please put "cage replacement" in the subject line and include your name and current address.

The Sugar Glider Superstore will provide any updates to the recall, along with keeping you informed of any other information that becomes available to us.

Contact Information for Martins Cage Company:
email address - sales@martinscages.com
Phone number for Martins Cage Company - 888-451-2234
Contact person at Martins Cage Co. - Diane


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