Nocturnal marsupials care Nocturnal marsupials care Sugar gliders are nocturnal marsupials.
They sleep during the day and are active at night. They require a dark space in which they can nest during the day. Fabric bags or small wooden nesting boxes work well as sleeping areas for sugar gliders. A healthy sugar glider will have a smooth fur coat, bright eyes, a pink moist nose, clean ears, and pink gums. Its mucous membranes should be pink.