Glider Proofing Checklist:  Make sure that the room you use for your gliders' playtime is safe!!!  Many unseen dangers can hurt your glider.  Below are suggestions from current and past WSGN members to help protect your gliders!

NEVER  leave your gliders unattended. EVER!

Put all other PETS away, most animals will see gliders as prey--safety first!

WASH your hands before and after handling your gliders.

REMOVE all chemicals and medications, especially pesticides.

REMOVE all plants, except for glider safe plants. 

COVER vents with household screening so gliders cannot slip through.

Turn off power source to ceiling fans, they are very dangerous to roaming gliders.

ALWAYS keep toilet lids closed, as gliders cannot swim. Put away other dangerous objects, such as razors. (Drowning is one of the highest causes of death in gliders)

If you have FISH TANKS,, make sure that your glider cannot have access to the water, tape over the openings and tape down the filter cover.

CHILDPROOF all electrical outlets with safety plugs. (found at Home Depot)

REMOVE, tape down all electrical cords from glider's access.

Keep gliders away from all recliners and fold-away beds. While a great place for a glider to hide (they think), these have working metal parts that can trap and kill a sleeping sugar glider.

CLOSE dressers and closet doors. Place towels or other objects in any crevices. (anyone who has ever had to rip a closet apart to find a glider can attest to this!)

Keep your gliders away from the kitchen. The refrigerator is an especially dangerous place-the coils can kill.

NEVER let your gliders in a laundry room. Dryer vents and washer coils are deadly!

CLEAN AND VACUUM frequently, so the gliders will not ingest or wrap themselves in anything harmful.

REMOVE or cover all trash cans.

DO NOT bring any food or drink (other than water) into your glider-proofed room unless it is intended for your gliders

TURN OFF space heaters, if you use them.

TEST any openings.  If your finger can squeeze through it, so can your gliders.

© 2003 Worldwide Sugar Glider Network

Even the most harmless things can be dangerous! 

Protect your Glider!!

Photo of Tinkerbelle  (Shawn's girl)