The Sugar Glider (Petaurus breviceps) is a small marsupial originally native to eastern and northern mainland Australia, New Guinea, and the Bismarck Archipelago, and introduced to Tasmania.

Introduced into the United States approximately 20 years ago as domesticated housepets

From Wikipedia - Over and over in my "research" told not suitible for a pet for children or young adults (teens?) because while adorable, will bite. They are considered Exotic Animals and some states may have laws regarding ownership. Vets treating Sugar Gliders hard to find, research, find one BEFORE desparately needed.

Baby Sugar Gliders are known as Joeys, Mom does have them in a pouch.This is what I think I read, could bew incorrect.