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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:
  
  * Eucalyptus globulus (aka Blue Gum)
  * Eucalyptus pilularis (aka blackbutt)
  * Eucalyptus pyrocarpa (aka blackbutt)
  * Acacia mearnsii (aka  A. mollissima - Black wattle)
  * Banksia integrifolia (also known as Coast banksia)
  * Banksia serrata (aka Saw banksia)
  * Corymbia erythrophloia (aka red bloodwood)
  * Corymbia ficifolia (aka Scarlet flowered gum, red bloodwood)
  * Corymbia gummifera (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 (for the sap)
    * Banksia, Callistemon, Corymbia, Eucalyptus, Melaleuca (for nectar or 
pollen)
  : So basically, this would include any species, subspecies, etc. of the above 
items.
  
  
  
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= Eucalyptus: Eucalyptus globulus =
Wood, leaves and flowers. The sap of the eucalyptus is a mainstay of the wild 
sugar glider diet. Wild gliders build their homes in eucalyptus trees, and 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) all-natural and have never 
been sprayed, contaminated or altered.
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