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do they make good pets?
Aren't they "rodents"?
Sugar Gliders are NOT “rodents”. They are marsupials, in the same general family as a Kangaroo or a Koala Bear. As such, they are proven to have several distinct advantages over other household pets such as hamsters, gerbils, ferrets, squirrels, etc.. For example, when cared for properly, their life-span is typically 12-15 years - similar to many dogs or cats. They also have roughly the same intelligence as a dog, in that when trained properly they can learn their name, come when they're called, and even do tricks.
Another distinct advantage over “rodent” type pets is that Sugar Gliders – when fed the proper diet – have almost no noticeable smell. (see free report "feeding" for more info) They also keep themselves impeccably clean and never require bathing.
One of the biggest problems of owning any “rodent” as a household pet (ie. mice, hamsters, gerbils, etc..) is that they are destructive by nature and constantly have to “chew” on things. This is due to the fact that all rodents have teeth which constantly grow - and therefore must be “worn” down. Since Sugar Gliders are NOT rodents, they do not instinctively need to chew on things and are not destructive by nature.
Probably one of the most unique things about Sugar Gliders as household pets is how strongly - and permanently - they bond to their human “families”. Once they are fully bonded to you and your family - they can go almost everywhere with you in public without being caged, (shopping, groceries, movies, etc..), and they will not want to leave your shoulder or pocket.
In this aspect - especially - they have exactly the opposite “mentality” of a rodent; in that once they are fully-trained and bonded with you, they normally won't “hide” or run away because they instinctually want to be with their “family” more than anything else.
Another distinct advantage over “rodent” type pets is that Sugar Gliders – when fed the proper diet – have almost no noticeable smell. (see free report "feeding" for more info) They also keep themselves impeccably clean and never require bathing.
One of the biggest problems of owning any “rodent” as a household pet (ie. mice, hamsters, gerbils, etc..) is that they are destructive by nature and constantly have to “chew” on things. This is due to the fact that all rodents have teeth which constantly grow - and therefore must be “worn” down. Since Sugar Gliders are NOT rodents, they do not instinctively need to chew on things and are not destructive by nature.
Probably one of the most unique things about Sugar Gliders as household pets is how strongly - and permanently - they bond to their human “families”. Once they are fully bonded to you and your family - they can go almost everywhere with you in public without being caged, (shopping, groceries, movies, etc..), and they will not want to leave your shoulder or pocket.
In this aspect - especially - they have exactly the opposite “mentality” of a rodent; in that once they are fully-trained and bonded with you, they normally won't “hide” or run away because they instinctually want to be with their “family” more than anything else.
