Male and Female Sugar Gliders
The French use that expression to accentuate the great aspects of the difference between the sexes in men and women, but in reality there are very few differences in personality between male and female sugar gliders. It is not necessary to worry about which sex to choose when you buy a sugar glider because unlike some other pets, one does not make a better pet than the other.
Male sugar gliders are just as friendly and cuddly as females. Unlike what can be a messy experience in dogs, there is very little sign of the heat cycle with a female sugar glider either. Likely the only one who will know your sugar glider girlie is in heat is another sugar glider. Many glider owners who have a male or more than one glider will have the males neutered. This helps in keeping them from breeding if you have one of each sex. Just like in any animal it can make a male a more enjoyable and happier pet as well if they are not concerned with the urges that come with the hormones.
There is no reason to worry about which sex you prefer. You will love them both. They will both bond extremely well to you, and get along with other sugar gliders and any pets that already reside in your home. The sugar glider is a wonderful little pocket pet that makes a great addition to any household no matter what their sex.
If you do keep one of each sex intact as pets, you might find yourself a sugar glider ‘grandma, or grandpa’. This can be a great experience as well, and luckily, unlike the rodent family, sugar gliders do not multiply in huge numbers many times during the year. A female glider will only cycle about twice a year, and each time will generally only have one or two ‘Joeys’ at each birth. Consider the options of bringing more sugar gliders into your home in this way wisely. If you do not have the time for more than your original gliders, a simple procedure that your veterinarian can do will solve the problem nicely and make your pet enjoyable without the worry of breeding.
