Sugar Gliders in Utah

sfsDragons2280 · 05-27-04

Hello,
I recently moved to Utah and was thinking about getting a Sugar Glider. I know they take lots of care and love. I have read just about everything you would ever need to know about them. I was wondering if they are illegal here. I wouldn't think they would since they probably couldn't live in this climate. I am also going to need to find a vet that would be able to examine them(I would be planning on getting at least 2).

Also, when I told my friends about this desire to get Sugar Gliders, they told me that they shouldn't be kept as pets since they need room to glide. I don't know whether to think they are right or know they are wrong. If anyone could give me better reassurence about this, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks,
Alex

sfsDragons2280 · 05-28-04

I found out the laws in Utah and they are very strict. Here is the website that will tell you the laws for pretty much any state. http://www.angelfire.com/nb/sugarglider/stateres.html

animalcrazed1 · 06-01-04

I dont know about the laws in Utah, but as far as Sugar gliders as pets, it is FINE to keep them as pets. Yes, they do need out of the cage excercise., but just do something like I did. I went out and got manzanita branches (dont know if manzanita is indiginous to Utah) and hung them all over the ceiling in my bathroom at different heights and levels. I take out my gliders once a day and let them go in there. There arnt any dangers in there really. There isnt a shower in my hall bath, just a tub, and I put a blanket down in there. Then I turn out the big overhead light and turn on just a little soft 40Watt bulb and let them roam around. They love it. I have little food baskets on the branches and I put meal worms and things in it and they love it. Just recently I bought crickets and put them in a kritter keeper and when its semi dark in the bathroom they "sing". Its neat. Whe you walk in its like a little jungle. My babies love it. And the bathroom still looks cool even in the daytime.

sfsDragons2280 · 06-02-04

Thanks for the reply! That sounds so cool and I'm sure the gliders love it. I still need to decide if I am getting sugar gliders or not. I want to get an exotic pet but am not sure which is right for me. Last night someone brought a really cute fennel fox outside and I got to play with it. It was SO much fun. I've decided to do a bunch of research and find out which pet is the best for me.

Alex

tennisdude · 10-18-04

I live about 30 min. out side of salt lake and have a sugar glider for sale. about 2 years ago they became leagal without a lecence. Her name is Zoey she is four months old and very sweel and fun they are great pets I have all of the suplies. I wil sell her for aroud $150.

jayme12 · 12-05-04

I am very interested it your Sugar Glider. Let me know all the details of what you include for the price of $150.00?

Thanks,
Jayme

05-27-04	#1
sfsDragons2280 Pets Hub Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orem, UT Posts: 6	Sugar Gliders in Utah Hello, I recently moved to Utah and was thinking about getting a Sugar Glider. I know they take lots of care and love. I have read just about everything you would ever need to know about them. I was wondering if they are illegal here. I wouldn't think they would since they probably couldn't live in this climate. I am also going to need to find a vet that would be able to examine them(I would be planning on getting at least 2). Also, when I told my friends about this desire to get Sugar Gliders, they told me that they shouldn't be kept as pets since they need room to glide. I don't know whether to think they are right or know they are wrong. If anyone could give me better reassurence about this, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, Alex

05-28-04	#2
sfsDragons2280 Pets Hub Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orem, UT Posts: 6	Laws in Utah I found out the laws in Utah and they are very strict. Here is the website that will tell you the laws for pretty much any state. http://www.angelfire.com/nb/sugarglider/stateres.html

06-01-04	#3
animalcrazed1 Pets Hub Friend Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northern California Posts: 114	Ideas I dont know about the laws in Utah, but as far as Sugar gliders as pets, it is FINE to keep them as pets. Yes, they do need out of the cage excercise., but just do something like I did. I went out and got manzanita branches (dont know if manzanita is indiginous to Utah) and hung them all over the ceiling in my bathroom at different heights and levels. I take out my gliders once a day and let them go in there. There arnt any dangers in there really. There isnt a shower in my hall bath, just a tub, and I put a blanket down in there. Then I turn out the big overhead light and turn on just a little soft 40Watt bulb and let them roam around. They love it. I have little food baskets on the branches and I put meal worms and things in it and they love it. Just recently I bought crickets and put them in a kritter keeper and when its semi dark in the bathroom they "sing". Its neat. Whe you walk in its like a little jungle. My babies love it. And the bathroom still looks cool even in the daytime. __________________ Lisa :cheer2: And all the 24 animals that make my home, HOME

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sfsDragons2280 Pets Hub Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orem, UT Posts: 6	Thanks for the reply! That sounds so cool and I'm sure the gliders love it. I still need to decide if I am getting sugar gliders or not. I want to get an exotic pet but am not sure which is right for me. Last night someone brought a really cute fennel fox outside and I got to play with it. It was SO much fun. I've decided to do a bunch of research and find out which pet is the best for me. Alex

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tennisdude Pets Hub Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: utah Posts: 40	I live about 30 min. out side of salt lake and have a sugar glider for sale. about 2 years ago they became leagal without a lecence. Her name is Zoey she is four months old and very sweel and fun they are great pets I have all of the suplies. I wil sell her for aroud $150.

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jayme12 Pets Hub Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: utah Posts: 1	I am very interested it your Sugar Glider. Let me know all the details of what you include for the price of $150.00? Thanks, Jayme