Domestication on wild animals has turned out several marsupials headed for pet-dom. Sugar Gliders are one of the unassuming nocturnal marsupials, which like the Kangaroo bring their young in pouches until they are ready to fend for themselves. These tree dwellers reach a length of 8 inches, with its tail almost half of its length and weighs 3 to 5.3 grams. Their tails are used to hang from branches while feeding or when tree hoping. Sugar Gliders have color variations which are leucistic, albino recessive coloring and its common colorings of pearl-black with white patches. The most noticeable feature the Sugar Glider has is its extra skin that starts from the fifth finger extending to the first toe of the hind foot. Unnoticeable when at rest, making it look like a bulky "jacket". This extra flesh called the patagium that aid in gliding from tree to tree its flabby membranes acting as a glider. The patagium are used mainly for food gathering. Secondarily, it functions as an escape hatch from its quadruped predators but not effectively from its avian enemies.

Compared to the bony wings of birds and bats, Sugar gliders' flab of skin seems clumsy yet allows it to glide in the air for long distances using its muscles on its patagium and angle it according to wind and direction. Their "gliders" act like flexible airplane wings that can adjust how they ride the wind to their destination.

Sugar Gliders bred in captivity have a high survival rate. Some states in the United States have set up restrictions about owning Sugar Gliders, insisting on permit. While several states have classified Sugar Gliders as domestic pets, that do not need permits, but are required to have immunizations and vaccinations. Sugar gliders are purchased for their furry appearance and huge, round eyes. Their temperament is ideal for keeping as pets, they are naturally curious and bond well with humans. Though there are accounts of Sugar Gliders taking a nip of their careless owners. Just like some prey of birds, Sugar Gliders should be handled with assuring security. A high profile celebrity found out how sharp her pet Sugar Gliders teeth were when she squeezed it like a stuffed toy. They are so docile and furry that first-time pet owners forget they get hurt too. Deciding to purchase a Sugar Glider would mean to purchase a pair, since they have to have activity and social interaction in order for them not to take up most of your nights. They live in small family groups consisting of 7 adults and several young in one nest. The numerous members of the family is a way of gathering heat during the great cold weather.

Unlike other pocket pets or marsupials, this pet has a special diet requires most of the time. The special diet includes vitamins, protein, calcium supplements and insects. Pet shops specializing in Sugar Glider breeding make available the supplements and various accessories a Sugar Glider pet would need.