Feet
Sugar gliders use their feet for climbing, gripping, grooming, and moving safely across branches, fleece, cage bars, and toys. These original photos show the front and back feet close up.
Basic Information
Sugar Glider Anatomy
Original educational anatomy information and photos from the Pet Sugar Gliders archive, updated into the new site layout.
Penis
A sugar glider's penis extends from the cloaca. It is naturally moist and can vary in shades of pink. The penis is bifurcated, which means that it is divided into two shafts. Males will extend their penis at various times. If the penis does not retract for several hours or appears dry, a little KY jelly can help. If the penis still fails to retract, a vet visit may be required.
Owner note: This section includes close-up anatomy photos. These are educational images intended to help owners recognize normal anatomy and know when a vet may be needed.
Pouch
Coming soon.
The original page included this section as a placeholder. I kept it in the new layout so it matches the old page structure and can be filled in later.
Scent Glands
Coming soon.
The original page included this section as a placeholder. I kept it in the new layout so it matches the old page structure and can be filled in later.
Teeth
Sugar gliders have retractable gums hiding the full length of teeth. Their incisors are specialized for gouging tree bark in the wild. Offering glider safe tree branches can help with dental health. Captive sugar gliders may need dental cleaning to prevent tooth loss and infections. Sugar glider teeth should never be floated or trimmed. They will not grow back.
Original Page Information
This test page keeps the original anatomy page structure and brings the original photos into the redesigned site. The original page listed its last modified date as July 24, 2018.