{"product_id":"leucistic-sugar-glider-malta-white-sugar-glider","title":"Leucistic Sugar Glider Care \u0026 Supplies Malta | White Sugar Glider","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Leucistic Sugar Glider is a striking recessive color morph of the standard sugar glider (*Petaurus breviceps*). Characterized by its pure, snow-white fur coat and deep black or dark brown eyes, the leucistic mutation is often confused with albino variants; however, unlike albinos, leucistic gliders retain full eye pigmentation, normal eyesight, and lack red eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn terms of temperament, lifespan, and husbandry, leucistic sugar gliders have identical requirements to wild-type grey gliders. As obligate social animals, they must be housed in pairs or small colonies to thrive. Their delicate eyes make them particularly sensitive to bright artificial light, necessitating soft ambient room lighting and dense, cozy sleeping pouches during the daytime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Species Overview \u0026amp; Care Specifications:\u003cbr\u003e- Distinctive Genetic Morph: Recessive color mutation resulting in solid, pure white fur paired with dark black\/brown eyes (not red).\u003cbr\u003e- Size \u0026amp; Lifespan: Compact body length of 12cm to 15cm with a bushy tail; boasts a long lifespan of 12 to 15 years in captivity with proper dietary care.\u003cbr\u003e- Essential Social Pairing: Must be housed with at least one companion glider (leucistic or standard color); solitary gliders suffer from extreme loneliness, stress, and self-mutilation.\u003cbr\u003e- Specialized Nectar \u0026amp; Sap Diet: Requires a balanced, high-protein diet (such as HPW or Leadbeater's mix) combined with specialized glider nectar powders, live insects, and calcium supplements.\u003cbr\u003e- Lighting \u0026amp; Eye Sensitivity: Dark eyes retain normal vision, but white fur and light pigmentation require soft indoor lighting and light-blocking fleece sleeping pouches.\u003cbr\u003e- Vertical Habitat Setup: Requires a tall, escape-proof wire enclosure (minimum 90cm to 120cm height) equipped with climbing branches, fabric pouches, and a safe, solid-track exercise wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupport your rare exotic pets with the finest habitat equipment and nutritional care. Explore high-quality vertical cages, glider nectar diets, fleece sleeping pouches, and enrichment toys from Malta's premier online exotic pet specialist, and enjoy fast, reliable doorstep delivery across Malta and Gozo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naturepride","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67997389619506,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/9465\/6050\/files\/ShireburnHelpdesk-Ticket_246929hasbeencreated-2026-10-19T124040.416.png?v=1792406447","url":"https:\/\/naturepride.mt\/products\/leucistic-sugar-glider-malta-white-sugar-glider","provider":"Naturepride","version":"1.0","type":"link"}