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let's dive into the Whimsical world of
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sugar gliders those adorable little
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marsupial that seem to have stolen the
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hearts of many but hold on a second
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before you rush out to adopt one let's
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explore 12 reasons why you should never
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own a sugar glider one nocturnal
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nuisances first off sugar gliders are
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nocturnal that means while you're trying
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to get a good night's sleep these little
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critters are throwing their own rave
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party in their cage imagine being
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serenad by the sounds of barking and
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crabbing all night long it's like living
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with a toddler who just discovered their
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vocal cords at 3:00 a.m. Two Social
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Butterflies now don't be fooled by their
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size these guys are social creatures
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that thrive in groups in the wild they
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live in family units of up to 12 so if
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you think one sugar glider will be
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enough think again you'll need at least
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two preferably three or more to keep
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them happy that's right your cute little
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pet just turned into a small army three
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dietary dilemas let's talk about food
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sugar gliders have a very specific diet
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that is not just a bag of pellets from
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the pet store they require fresh fruits
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vegetables and even insects feeding them
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improperly can lead to severe health
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issues like Metabolic Bone Disease so
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unless you're ready to become a
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part-time Chef for your furry friend you
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might want to reconsider four messy
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munchers speaking of food sugar gliders
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are messy eaters they don't just nibble
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they make a mess that would put a
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toddler with spaghetti to shame they
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can't be potty trained either which
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means their cage will require daily
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cleaning good luck with that five
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Veterinary vigilance finding a vet who
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specializes in exotic pets can be quite
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the adventure not every veterinarian is
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equipped to handle sugar gliders and
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when you do find one expect those bills
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to Skyrocket exotic pet care isn't cheap
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Six Space Invaders these little gliders
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need space to roam and glide around
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something most homes lack a tiny cage is
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not going to cut it they need room to
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stretch their legs and spread their
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wings or membranes if we're being
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technical if your living space resembles
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a shoe box think twice seven emotional
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needs sugar gliders are highly social
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animals that require interaction not
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just with other gliders but with you too
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if you're not prepared to spend hours
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each day bonding with your pet they may
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develop behavioral issues like
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self-mutilation due to stress eight not
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domesticated unlike dogs or cats sugar
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gliders are not domesticated animals
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they retain many of their wild instincts
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this means they may not behave as you'd
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expect from a typical pet leading to
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surprises that could include biting or
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escaping at the worst possible moment
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nine lifespan commitment Sugar Gliders
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can live for up to 15 years in captivity
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that's a long-term commitment that
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requires serious consideration are you
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ready for that level of responsibility
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10 cuddle caution while they look cuddly
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and cute handling them can be tricky due
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to their sharp claws and tendency to
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bite when scared or stressed if you're
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looking for a snuggle buddy this might
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not be your best option 11 environmental
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enrichment these creatures require
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constant mental stimul imulation and
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environmental enrichment to thrive if
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they don't have enough toys or
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activities they can become bored and
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develop destructive behaviors like
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chewing on furniture or Worse 12 ethical
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considerations finally let's address the
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elephant in the room the ethical
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implications of owning an exotic pet
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like a sugar glider many are bred in
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poor conditions akin to puppy mills and
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sold impulsively at kiosks and malls
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without proper education for new owners
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about their care needs in conclusion
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while sugar gliders may seem like an
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adorable addition to your household
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owning one comes with significant
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challenges and responsibilities that
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many people Overlook in the excitement
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of adoption so before you make that
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impulse by at the mall kiosk take a step
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back and consider whether you're truly
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ready for this unique and demanding pet
