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Sugar Gliders and Apples: Are They Safe?

Sweet, crunchy, and juicy, Apples are one of the most popular fruits in the world and offer various health benefits to humans.

Apples are rich in various nutrients and such as copper, manganese, and vitamins A, E, B1, B2, and B6.

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They’re also excellent sources of fiber, and, as the saying goes, An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

However, are they safe for our sugar babies to consume?

In this post, we will answer the question, “Can sugar gliders eat apples?” in as much detail as we possibly can.

So, let’s glide away!

Sugar Gliders and Apples: Are They Safe?

The definitive answer to the question, “Can sugar gliders eat apples?” is YES.

All varieties of apples are completely safe for sugar babies to consume.

However, there are still a couple of things that you should know.

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Fresh and organic apples are completely safe for sugar gliders. However, you should cut them up into small pieces that can fit your sugar baby’s mouth and remove the seeds
Organic apples can contain worms and other pests which aren’t necessarily safe for gliders to eat. So, it is important to check the apple before letting your glider have it
Commercially produced apples are also completely safe for gliders to consume. However, you need to remove the skin from the fruit as it may contain harmful or toxic insecticides and pesticides
The outer layer of imported fruit is usually covered with wax to make the fruit look more appealing in supermarkets. Of course, the wax isn’t actually safe for sugar babies
Apple seeds contain trace amounts of Cyanide, which is a deadly poison. Of course, apple seeds don’t contain enough of it to harm up, so you don’t have to worry if you accidentally swallowed some seeds. But, it is essential that you remove the seeds from the apple just as a precaution