Is it easier to keep a Southern Flying Squirrel or a Sugar Glider as a pet?

Im getting one of these amazing animals soon,


but im not sure which one I should get.





These questions are what I need answered:


1.) Which of these animals require less maintanence?


2.) What are the diets of both animals?


3.) Can any of these animals be put on a leash?


4.) Where can I get a Southern Flying Squirrel in Kentucky?


( I've already found a place to get a Sugar Glider)





Thankss.Is it easier to keep a Southern Flying Squirrel or a Sugar Glider as a pet?
1. they both require TONS of maintenance. i can only speak out of experience for a flying squirrel, but she is very demanding. i have heard that sugar gliders do not require any less maintenance.





2. the diets differ tremendously. i've read about various different diets for sugar gliders; i can't speak for which is the best since i do not have a glider. most people that have pet flying squirrels use a bird food as a staple diet, and provide fresh vegetables and some fruits every night, as well as plenty of in shell, hard nuts to help grind down their teeth. their calcium and vitamin D intake needs to be closely monitored or they could suffer from a deadly bone disease.





3. neither can be put on a leash. it would almost certainly injure the animal. furthermore, both are very small and could probably slip out of any leash.





4. unfortunately i cannot help you with this. there are a couple online breeders that will ship flyers to be picked up at airports. i would recommend against this. i would also recommend against getting from a pet store. both animals need to be individually handled from an extremely young age. large scale breeders and pet stores most likely are unable to give the animals the amount of attention required, and therefore, you risk getting an untamed pet.





based on the questions you are asking, you should really question whether you are ready to have either animal as a pet. please read this very accurate description about owning a southern flyer http://www.nfsa.us/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?鈥?/a>


consider that either of these pets can live up to 15 years. neither is a low maintenance animal by any means. i think you may need to do more research... asking about their diets and whether they can be put on a leash indicates to me that you should learn more about these animals before bringing one into your home.Is it easier to keep a Southern Flying Squirrel or a Sugar Glider as a pet?
I can only speak for sugar gliders, I'm afraid. You need two sugar gliders, it is cruel to just buy one.





Sugar gliders are very high maintenance,they require about four hours of out of cage time to play every day, cost a lot to treat at the vet and feed...they need a complex diet. You cant feed them complete food, its bad for them. You will need loads of different types of vegetables and fruits together for an optimum 2:1 calcium phosphorus ratio, and feed them blended together to stop the gliders selectively feeding. They also need a protein source...usually provided by live insects, glider nectars, supplements and additives. They really are expensie and time consuming.





Sugar gliders CANNOT be put on a leash, even one which is advertised as safe for gliders, because all harnesses damage the special gliding membrane. Want a pet on a leash? Try a dog (or a ferret).





Please think carefully before buying a pair of sugar gliders, they can take a long time to tame, can be quite aggressive and nasty, and even when tamed are time consuming and expensive animals.
Well, first, make sure you have enough time to care for whichever animal you get. They are both EXOTIC pets, which require MUCH more attention than regular pets. These are not pets that you can leave alone for days on end then expect them to be 'loving.'


1.) Out of both of the animals, I would say a sugar glider requires less maintenance. They have been bred domestically for longer, and are more used to humans. But, you should really get two. They are highly social animals and need other gliders for company.


2.) This is something you yourself should look up. If you're too busy to look this up, then don't even consider buying an exotic.


3.) You should not put either of these animals on a leash. It can (and will) damage their gliding membrane. If you want an animal you can take on a lease for a walk, get a dog. They're much easier to take care of.


4.) Again, this is something you would have to look up yourself. I'm not even sure they're legal in your state. Check with current legislation. It is usually illegal to own a native species without a permit.


In conclusion, make sure you know what you are getting into when you buy an exotic. They are a lot of work, and sometimes aren't the most 'lovey' animals.
to tell you the truth both of these animals are very much the same. there diets are about the same, they look about the same. there cage requirements are the same. they are both nocturnal. they both take the same amount of care. you can not put either on a leash. the flying squirrel does not put off an oder so it it not a smelly . But the real difference is that it is MUCH easier to find a sugar glider. And in most states you have to have a permit for flying squirrel.
My question to you is: why would you want to keep either of those animals as pets.


They are a-n-i-m-a-l-s. They need to be outside in the wild.


So if your intent on getting one as a pet GOOD LUCK TO YOU!


Be prepared to have the most insane pet ever.
No one should keep ANY non domesticated animals as pets. It is CRUEL to the animal.