Do I Need to Buy Two?

Sugar gliders are social animals. They live in groups of six to ten in the wild. A single sugar glider kept as a pet can become lonely and stressed.  Two Sugar Gliders are far more likely to be happy gliders. They love to cuddle while sleeping, and they love to groom each other, as well as play together. Sugar gliders keep each other warm when in cold weather and they can also go into a state called 'torpor or torpid', that is, it's body temperature, heart rate and blood pressure drop for a few days at a time while the glider is in a state of hibernation.   Many people can not afford to buy two  gliders, a cage, food, and toys at one time. Many single gliders are very well adjusted, and happy when they are given lots of attention, and love. Also, many glider owners end up buying their first glider a buddy as soon as they can. So the answer is no. You don’t have to buy two, but if you can afford to buy two you won’t regret it. A sugar glider of either sex will make a great pet, both sexes are equally affectionate to their owner.

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