Why do sugar gliders shake?

Sugar Glider Health Issues. Sugar Gliders are excellent in hiding their illness, so make sure you're always alert about your gliders when they are sick. If your pet shows signs of illness, do not give it any medications unless prescribed by your veterinarian. read more

Mine actually shivers a little when chilly. He rides around with me in my shirt during the day, so if I feel him shivering, it’s usually a sign I have to put another layer on! read more

I believe that in most instances, sugar gliders who get used to a certain family of people do not necessarily adjust well by going to a new family later on in life. read more

Well then that is probably the case. He will shake for a bit, Stitch would shake for about 20 minutes! But my cousin has a girl and Shayla only shakes for about 2. So it depends on the glider. Just give him time to wake up, the shaking will stop. read more

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. read more