Sugar gliders ‘suggies’ have become extremely popular companion pets, their breeding cycle is very slow, as a result, the demand to buy these pets has increased, they are increasingly difficult to find. Currently, the price band is between $200 and $400 for a Joel that is guaranteed to be healthy and between 8 and 12 weeks of age.

You may be able to find sugar gliders that are much cheaper, but be careful with those gliders. When buying a suggie, be careful that you buy from legal sources and, most importantly, that they are certified by a qualified veterinarian. The seller must possess a valid USDA license to sell said exotic pet.

The following are questions you may want to consider before purchasing a sugar glider from a pet owner.

Are there any hidden costs after buying the sugar glider?

Unless the animal is suffering from an undisclosed illness, there are no hidden costs in maintaining a sugar glider. The average maintenance cost could be around $30 – $50 per month, depending on the diet you choose. The cost could go up to any value if we choose a complex diet. Take a look at some pet stores that offer healthy and affordable diets for your pet.

Do I get any support after purchasing the sugar glider and is there a support charge?

Breeders usually help you with good support at no cost. Most of the support could come in the form of suggestions through the communication channels you establish with the breeder. You can easily turn these suggestions into actionable items on a case-by-case basis, depending on the type of support you’re looking for.

Any guarantee that the breeder gives and how much does it cost?

Breeders should offer a guarantee for at least a small period of time, say a week to ten days, if the young die within this period.

Does your breeder get the glider from other pet stores and increase the price by taking some commission?

This could increase the price of the pet, and in general, the breeder-to-breeder relationship is based on the exchange of commissions. Be careful to ask the breeder about the guarantee of the purchase, since the breeder you are dealing with is not aware of the condition of the animal.

Are there transportation charges to ship the glider to your home?

This depends on the location where you buy the pet. Transportation costs are generally not borne by the breeder. But sometimes you can get lucky and the breeder may agree to ship the animal for free if he intends to do so, depending on the buyer’s home destination.