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It's possible, as quills are modified hairs - but hedgehogs have about 6,000 on their body and it would be a little pointless.
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Are hedgehogs quills poisonous?
No, hedgehogs quills are not poisonous. :) newtest3
What is a hedgehogs protection?
It has quills.
What are hedgehogs quills made from?
Hedgehog quills are modified hairs.
What are baby hedgehogs?
Baby hedgehogs are known as piglets or pups, and are small hedgehogs that have softer quills or spikes when born, then go through different sets of quills through different ages of life to get their adult quills.
Does hedgehogs have quills that can hurt you as bad as a porcupine?
No.
Do hegdehogs have quills?
Hedgehogs do have quills for defense, that is way it is recommended that you wear leather gloves when handling your pet hedgehog.
What problems does it cause if hedgehogs groom themselves?
their tongues will get scratched and gross because of the dirt in the quills and the sharpness of the quills.
Are hedgehogs dirty?
All wild animals are usually considered dirty. If you're talking about a domesticated pet hedgehog, they are only dirty if you don't bathe them regularly. Any hedgehogs quills can harbor bacteria though, especially a wild hedgehogs quills.
Why do baby hedgehogs have baths?
Hedgehogs have baths in order to keep their quills clean and free of shavings, dirt, and feces.
Are hedgehogs' spines hairs?
Yes, hedgehog quills are modified hairs.
Why do hedgehogs shed their quils?
Because they quills become loose, and dull.
Why are hedgehogs brown?
Hedgehog's quills are not always brown, but also white. While Hedgehogs may look like they are brown because of their quills and fur, like other animals are white underneath their fur.
