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People often ask what Eucalyptus species they can feed to their sugar gliders. 
I strongly suggest you contact other owners, breeders and your veterinarian 
about any nutritional needs you may consider for your pet.
  
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It is important to find plants that have not had any toxic commercial 
pesticides applied. In lieu of pestacides a grower might spot treat for insects 
by using Dawn dish detergent mixed with water. There are other commercial safe 
and green products available, but Dawn is very effective against any soft 
bodied insect. 
  
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Some states may require pestacide treatment for Japanese beetle or other 
insects. You may want to ask and research this concept with your seller. 
  
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Some of the species of Australia plants that have been claimed as acceptable 
for sugar gliders:
  
Acacia  * Eucalyptus globulus (aka Blue Gum)
  * Eucalyptus pilularis (aka blackbutt)
  * Eucalyptus pyrocarpa (aka blackbutt)
  * Acacia mearnsii (AKA (aka  A. mollissima - Black wattle)
Banksia  * Banksia integrifolia (also known as Coast banksia)
Banksia  * Banksia serrata (A.K.A. (aka Saw banksia)
Corymbia  * Corymbia erythrophloia (AKA (aka red bloodwood)
Corymbia  * Corymbia ficifolia (AKA (aka Scarlet flowered gum, red bloodwood)
Corymbia  * Corymbia gummifera (AKA (aka red bloodwood)
Eucalyptus pilularis (AKA blackbutt), Eucalyptus pyrocarpa (AKA blackbutt)  
  
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This local foliage reference is from Dr. Stephen Jackson, Melbourne Zoo, in an 
email dated 3/8/01: 
  
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  : All species of:
Acacia    * Acacia (for the sap)
Banksia,    * Banksia, Callistemon, Corymbia, Eucalyptus, Melaleuca (for
nectar or pollen)
  
So  : So basically, this would include any species, subspecies, etc. of the
above items.
  
Eucalyptus:  
  
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= Eucalyptus: Eucalyptus globulus. Wood, globulus =
Wood, leaves and flowers. The sap of the eucalyptus is a mainstay of the wild
sugar glider diet. Also, wild Wild gliders build their homes in eucalyptus
trees, and so your sugar glider will probably want to nest with the leaves. It
is important to point out that sugar gliders are not eucalyptus eaters. They
will not eat the leaves. They may however pluck them off, carry them in their
tail and make nest out of them, and the leaves in the nest act as a natural
deterrent for parasites. Sugar gliders in the wild also strip the bark of these
trees into long strips and often take it back to the best too. This behavior
helps to keep the teeth in good condition.
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Eucalyptus trees (eucalyptus globulus aka Blue Gums) are all-natural and have
NEVER BEEN SPRAYED, never been sprayed, contaminated or altered.
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