When he sees me watching him, he scurries away to another spot and tries again to surprise me. If I pretend not to see him, then comes the sneak attack, which sometimes includes a hefty glide to land on my unsuspecting person. It is easy to provide good, wholesome fare for a sugar glider. A glider's diet should consist of about 75 percent fruit and vegetables and 25 percent protein. Start with about one-quarter cup of mixed fruit and vegetables, plus protein foods.
Gliders love most fruits, especially melons, grapes, raisins, oranges, and kiwis.
They are somewhat less enthusiastic about vegetables, although they do enjoy the sweeter ones like corn, carrots, yams, and squash. Fruits and vegetables should be chopped small enough for the glider to hold each piece in his hand, and should be served fresh every evening. One breeder suggests fresh fruit with dry cat food and a dried tropical mixture consisting of sunflower seeds, trail mix, and small amounts of shredded coconut and peanuts. Gliders know how to glide naturally, of course, but often, especially if they've been raised in captivity since infancy, their muscles aren't strong and they don't know they can do it. So it's up to you to help them out, and they'll be glad if you do.