Selected Physiologic Data for Sugar Gliders
Selected Physiologic Data for Sugar Gliders
Life span | 9–12 years |
Adult male body wt | 100–160 g |
Adult female body wt | 80–135 g |
Respiratory rate | 16–40/minute |
Heart rate | 200–300 bpm |
Body temperature | 97.3°F (36.3°C) |
Thermoneutral zone | 80°–88°F (27°–31°C) |
Food consumption | 15%–20% body wt/day |
Dentition | Diprotodont |
Dental formula | 2 (I 3/1-2 C 1/0 P 3/3 M 4/4) |
Puberty | 8–12 months in females, 12–15 months in males |
Estrous cycle | 29 days |
Gestation period | 15–17 days |
Litter size | 2 (81%) |
Birth weight | 0.2 g |
Pouch emergence | 70–74 days |
Weaning | 110–120 days |