The Asian sugar glider has become very famous in China in recent years and can be considered a household pet star. We can often see videos on Douyin of an Australian sugar glider jumping from a high place and gliding to its owner's hands with its wing membranes spread out. Many netizens have expressed their desire to raise one after watching it. But before that, everyone needs to have a good understanding of the information about Australian sugar gliders, so that they will not be confused during the purchase process.
First of all , let’s learn about the basic information about the Australian sugar glider
Full name: Australian sugar glider
Alias: Australian flying kangaroo
English ：Petaurus breviceps
Lifespan: 5~10 years
Origin: Australia, New Guinea
Friendliness: ** Cold tolerance: * Heat tolerance: **
Secondly, let’s take a look at the morphological characteristics of the Australian sugar glider
Size: body length 12-13 cm; weight 100-160g, The female Australian sugar glider is slightly lighter.
Head: The eyes are large and round; the ears are thin and pointed; there are very conspicuous odor glands on the forehead.
Body: Covered in a furry blue-gray coat; there are sliding membranes on both sides of the body extending from the hand joints to the ankles; a distinctive black spot runs through the back; there are odor glands on the chest and cloaca.
limbs: strong and powerful, straightened when gliding; each foot has five toes, and each toe has a claw except for the opposite toe on the hind foot.
Tail: It is very long, but it cannot catch things. It can only help the body to control direction and stability.
Tip: When selecting, if you find that the morphological characteristics of the Australian sugar glider are inconsistent with the above points, it is not recommended to buy it.
Next, let’s take a look at the price of Australian sugar gliders
1. Generally, the price of ordinary Australian sugar gliders is between 600-800. The males are slightly more expensive.
2. Mosaic sugar gliders, a better variety, are relatively more expensive, with prices on the market ranging from 2,000 to 3,000 yuan.
3. Iro cream color is very rareAustralian sugar gliders are even more expensive and difficult to see in China, with prices as high as 8,000-10,000 yuan.
Finally, let’s learn the selection skills of Australian sugar gliders
1. Channels: It is recommended that you go to local pet stores or players to buy them. Generally, Australian sugar gliders bred by local players are healthier and have better coat color and personality. But if you buy online, the Australian sugar glider is likely to die halfway.
2. Health: The first step is to see if the eyes or nose of the Australian sugar glider are clean. Do not choose if there is secretion; the second step is to see if the Australian sugar glider is thin or too thin. If it is thin, it means it is malnourished; the third step is to check whether its butt is clean. If it has diarrhea, you must not take it.
3. Personality: Although Australian sugar gliders are very close to people, there are some exceptions that are timid and fearful of people; so when selecting, you can hold an Australian sugar glider in your hand to observe its characteristics. There is no barking or biting phenomenon. If there is any phenomenon, I would not recommend buying it.
I hope the content shared above can help players who like Australian sugar gliders, and hope that everyone can choose a satisfactory Australian sugar glider.
