Sugar Gliders: Where To Get A Sugar Glider

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=CaSandra_Poulos]CaSandra Poulos
If you are reading this, then you are considering the possibility of owning a sugar glider, or if not, you might want to simply get to know this more about these popular and lovable creatures.
Welcome to the world of the sugar gliders! Sugar gliders are perfect pets for just about anyone to have. If you are alone and want a pet that is low in maintenance, then you have surely made the right decision of choosing a glider. Also, if you are a parent and your child has been asking you to get him or her one, a glider is also a good choice.
But above anything else, what is a sugar glider? Where do I find sugar gliders? These are just a few of the questions being asked by a glider newbies. They are exotic animals and this marsupial possum is also found in Australia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Although they closely resemble a flying squirrel, they are not in any way connected to flying squirrels. And because they are nocturnal creatures, gliders sleep during the day and play, jump and glide during nighttime.
They are called "Sugar Gliders" because of the two distinct characteristics they are known for. Sugar because they love anything sweet and glider for having a patagium, a membrane that gives them the ability to glide through the air effortlessly.
An adult glider is 5 to 6 inches in length and it has this long tail to balance its flying. It can hear any sound due to its ear being hairless. The standard color of a sugar glider is brown with stripes that give it an almost squirrel-like in appearance. They have big, protruding eyes that are common in most nocturnal animals to give them a wider field of vision.
Now, where are you going to get a one for yourself or someone else? First, you must know that sugar glider sales are closely regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the states. Anyone, not just a breeder, but anyone, selling a glider is required to hold a USDA license, and there are absolutely no exceptions.
Unfortunately, there are a lot of people who will try to get around these laws. They will claim that they are exempt from the regulations because they run a "rescue" operation or a shelter for these furry little creatures, but these is just a hook in to then sell you one. There is no over population or epidemic with people handing over their gliders in the US. These con-artists will try to tell you that there is a problem and that is why they are outside of the laws. This is not true, do not believe them. They are trying to illegally sell sugar gliders without the pesky regulations of the government and costly fees associated with being a legitimate breeder and seller.
There are legal, honest, legitimate   rel=nofollow [http://www.wheretogetasugarglider.com/sugar_glider_breeders/]sugar glider breeders and sellers out there who are going to not only help you pick the perfect little friend to bring home, but will also offer you helpful care information for your new family member. You can easily find listings for breeders on-line, just make sure that you ask to see a copy of their USDA license. Honest breeders are happy to show you their license, and if a breeder doesn't want to show you their license, then it is best to move on and find someone else!
You can also check your local exotic pet shop: many will have sugar gliders readily available or be able to get one for you or put you in touch with a qualified breeder. Either way, owning a sugar glider can be a fun and rewarding experience as long as you use a little caution and common sense during the purchase process.
CaSandra Poulos is an avid lover of sugar gliders and offers a free "10 Things You Have To Know About Sugar Gliders-Before You Buy One!" email mini-course at http://www.wheretogetasugarglider.com/
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