More and more people purchase new pets every year. Even as the economy flags, people find that a loyal, friendly pet can be a worth while investment for the morale boost alone. And for this, gliders have become even more popular. Sugar gliders are adorable little marsupials known for their loyalty and chilled-out nature. Not only will they calmly curl up in your shirt pocket, they'll prefer that to running around if you're out and about.
But they're exotic pets. This is something of a buzz word, but it doesn't usually mean much but that they're from another country and aren't legal in every state. They're native to Australia. There is one complication that arises as a result, however--locating them.
Why they have to be found:
Gliders are not frequently sold in pet stores, nor are glider--specific items. They're fairly low maintenance, and toys and accessories appropriate for other creatures are frequently more than suitable, and specific items can be found online. Many people are at a loss, however, as to where they can be found and why they aren't simply out in the open like most pets are. Even snakes and spiders--which many would much more easily label 'exotic' can be found more easily! This leaves many at a loss about where to buy sugar gliders.
The reason for this is that gliders are social creatures. They form colonies in the wild and in domesticity, and they go through a period of bonding after about eight weeks of growing up. During this period they build family relations. This is why they're such loyal pets, and why they can even get along with other animals.
It also means they can't be kept in stock for very long.
Because of this, most sugar gliders must be purchased from breeders.
So where do I find breeders?
Breeders are best located through the USDA. USDA sugar glider breeders must follow particular regulations and keep their gliders up to a particular code of health. The USDA regulates important legal matters pertaining to pets. Many breeders fly under the radar, and are not under these regulatory measures, operating uncertified.
This does not make them inherently bad, but it does make them less safe to strangers. This makes the USDA your best source for where to buy sugar gliders, as even though they do not sell them directly, they will help you get in touch with the most reliable people that do.
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