Sugar Glider

Question 1

Sugar glider males have what type of penis?

Answer 1

Bifurcated

Question 2

Where is the sugar glider pendulous scrotum located?

Answer 2

Cranial to the penis

Question 3

How much nectar should comprise a sugar glider diet?

Answer 3

50%

Question 4

Which type of teeth do sugar gliders have?

Answer 4

Brachydont

Question 5

Where do sugar gliders come from?

Answer 5

New Guinea, Tasmania, Indonesia

Question 6

What is the gestation of sugar gliders?

Answer 6

15-17 days

Question 7

What is the wing flap of sugar gliders called?

Answer 7

Patagium

Question 8

What is the normal temperature of a sugar glider?

Answer 8

89.6

Question 9

How long do baby sugar gliders stay in the pouch?

Answer 9

70-74 days

Question 10

What kind of estrus cycle do sugar gliders have?

Answer 10

Seasonally polyestrus

Question 11

What 2 male sex glands do sugar gliders possess?

Answer 11

Cowper’s gland and prostate

Question 12

Female sugar gliders have how many uteri and vaginae?

Answer 12

2 uteri and 2 vaginae.

Question 13

What are 4 common surgical procedures for sugar gliders?

Answer 13

Castration, OVH, patagium repair, removal of paracloacal glands

Question 14

What are symptoms of malnutrition in sugar gliders?

Answer 14

Weak, thin, lethargy, dehydration, seizures, pathologic fractures

Question 15

Do sugar gliders need their teeth brushed?

Answer 15

Yes

Question 16

What can cause enteritis in sugar gliders?

Answer 16

E coli and clostridium

Question 17

Lumpy jaw in sugar gliders is caused by what?

Answer 17

A. israelii

Question 18

What is the most common neoplasia in sugar gliders?

Answer 18

Lymphoid

Question 19

Aflatoxicosis can be given to sugar gliders via:

Answer 19

Fungi on peanuts, corn and wild crickets

Question 20

What is the scientific name for sugar gliders?

Answer 20

Petaurus breviceps