Handling Your New Sugar Glider 

Sugar Gliders will need some time in getting used to their new owners & surroundings.  You don’t want to rush or scare your glider by grabbing him quickly and unexpectedly.  You will want to handle your new sugar glider very gently using a cupped hand so that your glider feels as though his/her body is supported.  You will want to handle your new sugar glider daily once you get him/her so the bonding process will start.  Sugar Gliders are nocturnal, so the best time to handle them is preferably in the mornings just before they go to sleep or before they get up at night. 

You must work with them daily so that they become familiar with your scent which will make your glider more trusting of you.  They will have to get used to all the new sounds, sights, smells, and food that are now part of their new home. During this time, it is recommended that you try to hand feed your pet some treats he/she may enjoy (such as grapes, yogurt drops or dried fruits). This will get him used to seeing your face and smelling your scent. At this point the bonding process has begun. A bonded sugar glider makes the most wonderful companion.