Care Guide Reference

Sugar Glider Quizzes 2
Petaurus breviceps
New Guinea & Southern Australia

Here's a quick quiz for all you breeders or those who are thinking about breeding to test your knowledge

1. What is a baby Sugar Glider called?

2. How long does the baby stay in pouch (IP) for?

3. How long does the baby remain attached to the nipple for?

4. How many nipples does a female Sugar Glider have?

5. True or False? The different nipples can produce different kinds of milk?

6. After how many days (after birth) are the testicles fully descended?

7. At a glance, how can you tell if a baby is weaned?

8. True or False? The milk of a Suggie changes as the baby grows and develops?

9. How long is the female cycle?

10. How many days after the onset of estrous does ovulation occur?

11. Males have a bifurcated penis - what does this mean?

12. What is the first type of milk called?

13. Why is the above so important?

14. How long is the gestation period?

15. How long does lactation last?

16. During gestation, the foetus develops in a yolk sac, True or False?

17. Give three signs that would indicate the parents are rejecting a baby.

18. Give three reasons parents might reject their babies.

19. Is baby growth dependant on the rate of milk production?

20. How can you help the mother produce enough milk to sustain her babies?