Is it legal to have a sugar glider at home?

If you live in the USA it is legal in certain states and illegal in other states. You could call your city animal control office or Fish and Game. You should also know that certain cities have there own local laws forbidding certain “wild” animals as pets. read more

But just as you would with any other exotic pet, a potential sugar glider owner should be aware of the care requirements and personality traits of a sugar glider before getting one. Sugar gliders are a long term commitment, living up to 14 years in captivity, and require a special diet, lots of attention, and space. read more

Because captive sugar gliders can live up to 10 years or more, you must be prepared to care for your sugar glider for at least a decade. Sugar gliders require a large cage that must be cleaned on a weekly basis, and need to be placed in area that is quiet during the day so the small animals can sleep. read more

Sugar Glider Behavior. Sugar gliders can make endearing, playful, and entertaining pets but regular human interaction is very important if you want your glider to be friendly, especially if you have a colony of them. Sugar gliders will bond to other gliders that they live with. read more

Ahem, I have six in my home curremtly. But I live in China where it's legal. It depends entirely on where you live. Google it. read more