Are you allowed to hold sugar gliders?

Answer 1

Sugar Gliders are known for biting since biting is one of the ways they explore their world .

"Sugar gliders bite. Biting is a very important way that sugar gliders experience their world. In the wild they will normally constantly explore trees by biting into and removing bark looking for bugs and larvae. In captivity, they explore you. The bottom jaw of a sugar glider is made up of two long sharp teeth that can easily puncture human skin down to the bone and leave behind various forms of bacteria in the process. Even tame sugar gliders will bite things to test and explore and many a finger is easily mistaken for a treat. A simple child's finger sticking into the cage can become a major medical issue."

See related link below .

It also depends on the country. In Australia, where sugar gliders are protected native animals, they are not allowed to be held or touched. The exception is by registered wildlife carers who may be caring for an injured sugar glider. This is primarily for conservation and animal welfare concerns, as Australian law recognises that these creatures should not be kept in confined spaces.

For reasons why you may not hold a sugar glider in Australia, see the related link at the New South Wales Environment and Heritage website below.