Sugar gliders can take a bath after one year old, but not all sugar gliders can take a bath. Due to the different physiological structure, it is best not to take a bath for the female sugar glider, because water is likely to enter the pouch during the bath, causing inflammation of the pouch and having a great impact on the body. Generally, wipe the body with wet wipes. That's it. Male sugar gliders can take baths after they are one year old.

Precautions for bathing sugar gliders

1. The owner must take personal protection when bathing sugar gliders. Sugar gliders are afraid of water. It will resist when bathing, and the owner is easily bitten and scratched by it, so be sure to wear gloves.

2. When bathing the sugar glider, be sure to adjust the water temperature. It should not be too hot or too cold. Generally, 25° is enough. The bathing time should not be too long and should be controlled within 10 minutes. It’s ok within.

3. After bathing the sugar glider, be sure to keep it warm. Wrap it in a blanket and dry it to prevent colds.