suggies color variations

Suggies Color Variations

Color Variations
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Leucistic
Mosaic
White Faced
Cinnamon
Butter Cream
Classic Grey

The Perfect Pet for People with Allergies!

"My family has always loved animals, especially my two
sons, Jacob and Joseph. We started out owning a dog
but we sadly had to give him away due to Jacob's severe
allergies. We then tried rabbits, hamsters and guinea pigs
but he reacted badly to all of them. We've also owned such
pets as turtles and lizards, but my sons really wanted to
have a pet they could be affectionate with. We finally got
a sugar glider and were delighted to find that it
didn't affect Jacob at all! We were fascinated by this
adorable, affectionate animal and instantly fell in love.
The boys now own two suggies and they're a wonderful
part of our family."

-Kay Berger

Sugar Gliders (Petaurus Breviceps)

Sugar Gliders are small, nocturnal gliding possums native to eastern and northern mainland Australia and New Guinea. Only in recent years sugar gliders have been accepted into American homes as an exotic pet. Sugar Gliders (Joey's or "suggies" to their owners) are about 6-1/2" to 7-1/2" in overall length including their tail. The body-size of the Sugar Glider is usually 1/2 the overall length and they range in weight from 4 to 6 oz. They are intelligent and loving, and can make wonderful pets under the right conditions. Sugar gliders' have a lifespan of about 10-12 years; however, it is not unusual for them to live to 15.

One of the most unique attributes of the sugar glider is their twin skin membranes called patagia, this extends from their front to their back feet and allow the skin to open and expand acting like a small parachute for the Glider. Once this membrane is opened as the glider is jumping or descending from its perch, it will allow the glider to slow its descent and allow it to glide for remarkably long distances of up to 100 feet if they jump from a tree-top! This is a feature that lets the Gliders escape predators in the wild by leaping from a very high position and gliding for several hundred feet to the next.

Sugar Glider Twin Skin

In the average home, these glides are confined by ceilings, but on average indoor-glides can exceed 10-15 feet or more if you have an exposed indoor second floor. The first time you see a Sugar Glider gliding to the floor is sure to be a memorable experience. One that begins with you worrying that the little guy or gal is going to crash, and then, once you see that they do this effortlessly, It makes you anticipate the next time you'll see them doing it!

There are many color variations of Sugar Gliders that are bred and hand-tamed by Chicago Sugar Gliders staff including.

Buttercream
Brown coat, Cream and/or yellow highlights, Brown to Red Markings

Cinnamon
Red coat, Red and/or Brown Marking

Classic Gray/Standard
Medium Gray, Medium Markings

Leucistic
All White, Black Eyes

Mosaics
Pinto, Random White Markings

Ring Tail
One or more bands around the tail

Platinum
Almost White Body, Light Gray Markings

Champagnes
Light Brown or Wine Coat, Brown or Red Narrow Markings

Calico
Multi color bands through body

White Face
No ear bar under the ears

White Tip
White tip on and of tail