To develop an optimal bond with your sugar glider, acquire your pet at between 8 and 12 weeks of age. The animals form strong social bonds during this developmental window. Make sure to spend as much time as possible with your new pet during its first few weeks in its new home. Sugar gliders are highly social animals that need attention and interaction. As with all social creatures, the sugar glider benefits from the company of its own species. If you cannot frequently interact with your pet, consider buying two sugar gliders.