Is it legal to own a sugar glider in Connecticut?
The short answer
Yes. Sugar gliders fall outside Connecticut's potentially dangerous animal statute and its wild-mammal importation rules for regulated species, leaving them legal to keep.
What Connecticut law says
§26-40a targets big cats, bears, wolves, and primates; small non-native marsupials aren't reached.
Which agency regulates sugar gliders in Connecticut
No state agency regulates sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps) possession in Connecticut — authority rests with local animal control. See the state wildlife agency for related rules.
Is there a permit for pet sugar gliders?
No permit is required at the state level.
Penalties and enforcement
None.
Local city and county rules
Standard municipal pet rules only.
Frequently asked questions
Any Connecticut paperwork for sugar gliders?
None at the state level — buy captive-bred and keep records.
Sources
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See all animals on the exotic pet laws in Connecticut page, or compare every state on the pet sugar glider laws by state page.
Last verified 2026-07-03 against the cited primary sources. This is a research directory, not legal advice — confirm current rules with your local animal-control authority before acquiring any animal.