Sugar Glider Questions, Answered Honestly
The questions buyers ask us most, with straight answers. If yours is not here, the Care Guide goes deeper, or just call +63 945 995 0591 and ask.
Buying and legality
Are sugar gliders legal to keep in the Philippines? Yes, with proper documentation. They sit under wildlife regulation as a non-native species, so legal ownership should be registered. Every joey we place comes with full DENR paperwork, with ownership recorded in your name.
How much does a sugar glider cost? Our hand-raised joeys start at ₱13,000, with the full DENR paperwork included in that price. A rarer colour or a bonded pair costs more. Call +63 945 995 0591 for the exact figure for the joey you want.
Are cheap sugar gliders a good deal? Rarely. A low price usually means an unhandled joey, a poor diet history, or missing documentation, each of which costs you far more later. Buy the animal, the raising, and the paperwork together.
How do I get the joey, and can I meet it first? We deliver in person, so you meet the joey and we meet you. Call +63 945 995 0591 and we will arrange in-person delivery to your area, with the paperwork handed over at the same time.
How do I reserve one? Call or text +63 945 995 0591. We talk through the joeys that suit your home, give you the exact price, and hold the one you choose for you.
Living with one
Do sugar gliders make good pets? For the right owner, yes, deeply rewarding. For someone wanting a quiet, daytime, low-maintenance pet, no. They are nocturnal, social, and need a real diet. We would rather you decide honestly before committing.
Do sugar gliders smell? They have a musky odour, strongest in intact males. It is manageable with a clean diet, regular cage cleaning, and neutering where appropriate. It is not absent, and we will not pretend it is.
How long do sugar gliders live? Ten to fifteen years with good care. This is a long-term commitment, not a short-term pet.
Are they nocturnal? Yes. They wake around dusk and are most active in the evening. Evening people do best with them.
Should I get one or two? Gliders are colony animals. If you cannot give a single glider several hours of daily interaction, a bonded pair is kinder and often easier. We advise per household before you commit.
Health and safety
Do sugar gliders carry rabies? The risk is extremely low. A captive-bred glider from a proper breeder is not a realistic rabies concern. Bites, when they happen, are a bonding issue, not a disease one.
Do they bite? A frightened or poorly bonded glider may nip. A well-socialised, hand-raised one rarely does. Bonding is what prevents it.
What do sugar gliders eat? A complete, researched staple diet as the foundation, with calcium-dusted insects and only a small amount of fruit and vegetables. A fruit-led diet is the top cause of a serious calcium disease, so read the diet guide before bringing one home.
Are sugar gliders hard to care for? They are not difficult, but they are specific. Right diet, right cage, evening interaction, and companionship. Owners who learn those before buying do well.
Still deciding?
The honest answers above talk some people out of a glider, and that is fine. If they talked you further in, see who is available.
Call to Reserve → +63 945 995 0591 Call or text to reserve. From ₱13,000, DENR papers included. In-person delivery available.