PEANUTS: While peanuts and other foods in the “nut” family may not necessarily be harmful to your Sugar Bear, they DO contain a VERY high fat content – and just like it wouldn’t be good to feed a HUMAN baby peanuts all day – the same is true for Sugar Bears.

What foods are harmful to sugar gliders?

What Foods to Avoid Giving Your Sugar Glider
Chocolate.Dairy.Foods treated with pesticides.Berries such as raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries.Fruits such as pears and figs.Vegetables such as carrots and beets.

What are good snacks for sugar gliders?

Some favorites include watermelons (no seeds), apple slices, bananas (Caramel gliders love bananas), and mangoes. Fresh fruits are great to add to the TPG (The Pet Glider) diet mix. Dehydrated fruits are also fine for Sugar Gliders as long as it’s organic (no added sugars) and given in very small pieces.

Do sugar gliders like peanuts?

Peanuts can be a great treat for your sugar glider. Be sure that they remain a treat and are only offered occasionally. Peanuts contain a high amount of fat, so you don’t want to overdo it. Also, you need to keep in mind the overall calcium to phosphorus ratio in your little buddies’ diet.

What kills sugar gliders?

Use bottled drinking or spring water, never tap water — chemicals such as fluoride and chlorine in tap water can be fatal to gliders. Other potentially toxic vegetables include avocado, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, leeks, lettuce and other greens, garlic, onions, peas and turnips.

How can you tell if a sugar glider is dehydrated?

Dehydration – A dehydrated glider will have dull looking eyes, very stiff skin. Check your glider’s hydration by pinching the skin behind the neck. If it retracts in a second, your glider is safe but if the skin fold is still there after 1 second, then your glider is dehydrated and would need liquids fast.

What can sugar gliders eat and not eat?

Chocolate and dairy products should not be fed to your pet sugar glider. Avoid foods treated with pesticides. Fruits and vegetables known to be high in oxalates should be avoided as they will impair calcium absorption.

Can sugar gliders have pineapple?

The quick and easy answer is: Yes, sugar gliders can eat pineapple, but remove the rind and stem before serving it to your furry companion. And, like most treats, make sure you feed your sugar glider pineapple in moderation.

Can sugar gliders eat rice?

Sugar gliders can eat rice. Brown and white rice are each fine for sugar gliders to eat. Be sure to only feed your suggies fully cooked rice. Don’t feed them too much because rice alone is not a sustainable diet for sugar gliders.

Do sugar gliders need light at night?

Avoid direct sunlight, but make sure there is enough light in the room to distinguish between night and day. The room should ideally be 15-30 degrees Celsius. Sugar gliders like to eat up high so food dishes that attach to the side of the cage are best.

Can sugar gliders have banana chips?

In a word: Yes! Sugar gliders can have bananas as long as it is in moderation about once a week. Sugar gliders can also have banana chips but only about once a month due to the higher sugar concentration. Be sure to remove the banana peel from any piece you treat your sugar glider to.

Can sugar gliders have chocolate chips?

All chocolate is also high in sugar and fat, which is bad for your glider’s health. As such chocolate is absolutely unsuitable as food or treats for your sugar gliders. But even white chocolate contains trace amounts of theobromine. Milk and dark chocolate also contains (high) levels of caffeine and contain lactose.

What dried fruit can sugar gliders?

So, be sure to buy only dried apricots without added sugar for your sugar gliders. It also isn’t too difficult to make your own dehydrated apricots, which will help you make sure there is no added sugar.

Can sugar gliders have yogurt bites?

Read more about bonding with your sugar glider.

A treat can be any delectable snack, the most popular being yogurt drops, dried fruit or insects. Yogurt drops are usually made with sugar and can be high in fat; you should try to limit feeding these as much as possible.