Uploaded March 2015 | Updated September 2026, 10 hours ago
Sugar gliders love fruit and almost anything sweet. But make sure they get their full nutrition. They often eat insects, meal worms, vitamins, and fruit. Be careful of the cheap, processed pellets though. Our sugar glider died in 2017 from tumors. Although we gave him healthy (reverse-osmosis) water and organic fruit, the vet seemed to question the processed pellets. A vet for exotic pets may provide an already made meal for sugar gliders, so make sure to speak with your local vet to get their opinion. They're very sweet, smart creatures that generally do well when bought in pairs for companionship and will fall asleep under your sleeve after bonding (they're very loyal in that regard).
Sugar gliders love fruit and almost anything sweet. But make sure they get their full nutrition. They often eat insects, meal worms, vitamins, and fruit. Be careful of the cheap, processed pellets though. Our sugar glider died in 2017 from tumors. Although we gave him healthy (reverse-osmosis) water and organic fruit, the vet seemed to question the processed pellets. A vet for exotic pets may provide an already made meal for sugar gliders, so make sure to speak with your local vet to get their opinion. They're very sweet, smart creatures that generally do well when bought in pairs for companionship and will fall asleep under your sleeve after bonding (they're very loyal in that regard).
