Breeding
Since sugar gliders are marsupials they are only pregnant for 16 days. The baby glider then travels to the pouch where it will develop and grow for 60 days before it is out. About a week before the baby glider is out of pouch you should see tails, feet, or legs hanging out of the pouch.
Breeding sugar gliders is a pretty big responsibility. Since gliders have no database to register them in, inbreeding is quite common. While many breeders will tell you the health background and lineage of the gliders you will be getting it's not possible to confirm it.
If you plan to breed and sell you should first look up breeding laws in your area and get a USDA license. A good breeder should only sell gliders in pairs and never sell a brother/sister pair without first neutering the male. The breeder should also make sure the new owner is prepared to own a pair of sugar gliders.
As with any animal over breeding or breeding too much can put a lot of stress on the mother's body. Sugar gliders have four nipples meaning they can have up to four babies. The amazing thing is that they all do not have to be the same age and still be feeding! After your glider has had a few litters you should neuter the male and retire your breeding pair.
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