Typically, they are hardy creatures. However, they are prone to cancer, dental problems, and wobbly hedgehog syndrome.
Their legs are also fragile and easy to break.
Hedgehogs are vulnerable to a number of different health problems. They can get pneumonia, respiratory issues, tumors, and dental problems. Overall, though, hedgehogs are pretty healthy creatures.
Hedgehogs can hibernate, but for the African Pigmy/pet variety it's usually deadly for them to try.
Domesticated hedgehogs are usually the size of a dollar bill. Wild hedgehogs vary widely.
Hedgehogs eat plenty of insects, grubs and worms, most of which aren't seen much in winter. With food being scarce, hedgehogs usually opt for hibernation.
Hedgehogs spikes are usually brownand yellow.
Hedgehogs live anywhere from 2-3 years to as long as 7 years, depending on how well they are bred and how well you take care of them.
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.
They can get over a pound but not usually.
i think usually just a trackie and some nike trainers
their tongues will get scratched and gross because of the dirt in the quills and the sharpness of the quills.
No. Hedgehogs and dogs (canines) are completely different species. Hedgehogs are in the Erinaceidae family while dogs are in the Canidae family. Hedgehogs are related to moles and shrews. Dogs are related to wolves and foxes.
Hedgehogs are usually asleep during the winter so are unable to survie.