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Hedgehogs

Primarily nocturnal, hedgehogs have spines on their back for protection. Some types of hedgehogs have been domesticated to keep as pets.

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How do you feed a hedgehog?

Baby hedgehogs need to be fed by hand. They are able to eat baby kitten formula. The kitten milk replacer is a substitute for kittens that can't digest cow milk. Water is also an essential part in their diets.

Where do hedge hogs live?

In the U.S, there are no native hedgehog species. They must be bought from a pet store after being farm raised. The only native species are found in europe, Asia, Africa and New Zealand.

Is it illegal to own a hedgehog in Colorado?

Hello! It is illegal to own hedgehogs in Arizona because their spines emit a chemical that disarms its owner and renders it helpless against its cuteness.

So. Unfortunately, you cannot own a hedgehog.

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Is a hedgehog a prey or predator?

Hedgehogs eat insects, worms, small birds and small mammals.

How many heart beats does in one minute?

90 to 100. Got it from Ripley's Believe It or Not.

The human heart beats between 60-100 beats per minute

Will hedgehogs dig under a gate?

They wont dig very deep, but they can burrow underneath and escape if the fence isn't deep enough into the ground.

What are the different breeds of hedgehog?

There is the domesticated hedgehog, European type hedgehogs, African type hedgehogs, Long Eared type hedgehogs, and Desert type hedgehogs.

Each have a few species within the type, with the exception of domesticated hedgehogs. They are hybrids of two species, and considered their own "type".

Hedgehog details of having them?

A hedgehog is both an easy and a hard pet to keep. They can seem like easy pets to take care of if you ignore their cage and don't clean it, they aren't like a dog, so they won't bother you about it. But it is important you keep their cage clean, give them fresh food that is nutritious, give them a wheel in their cage (see Viki's hedgehogs) and play with them.

They will be a bit prickly at first, but they will become friendly quickly as long as you spend time with them when they are little.

Make sure you check for broken teeth, and don't let their nails grow too long, if you do decide to cut them yourself, make sure you are overly cautious about not hitting the quick. A hedgehog can loose blood quickly, which can be dangerous and if not treated properly, it can cause infection, especially with a dirty cage. Also keep an eye out to see that the skin under their quills does not become dry, when you give your hedgehog a bath, make sure you wash off all of the soap so they don't get irritated skin, and keep them warm and dry- especially their ears. Johnson's No Tear Baby shampoo is a good soap for hedgehogs.

A hedgehog is a difficult animal to keep, but if you take care of your hedgehog well and give your hedgehog plenty of attention, they are really great pets to have.

What do hedgehogs symbolize?

A hedgehog is often associated with energy, vitality, fertility, intuition, protection, perception, intelligence, and resourcefulness. In Asia, hedgehogs with associated with agricultural abundance, fertility, and fire. Since it is nocturnal, the hedgehog also symbolizes intuition, psychic ability, and prophetic dreams and visions. Native Americans attributed the hedgehog with ressurection due to its resistance to snake venom. The Greeks and Romans associated the hedgehog with intelligence.

What is the average price of a African pygmy hedgehog?

Usually $250-$400 USD/£150-£300 GBP. However, this will vary greatly depending on -

  • Sex (females are sometimes more expensive)
  • Quality Stock (does the animal have quality parentage, could the animal be bred)
  • Color (Standard colors/albinos are cheaper, while black eyed whites/blacks/pintos are much more expensive)
  • You intentions for the animal (Pet only, breeding animal)

How many babies on average does a hedgehog have?

Getting domesticated hedgehogs pregnant is hard business - they only conceive about 50% or LESS of the time, and they cannot be bred until 6 months and are unfertile at 3 years old. They can only have 3 litters a year at best... and best doesn't happen too often.

Assuming the best of circumstances, you might get 7-8 litters from one female.

The first few litters have 1-2 hoglets, the middle litters typically have 3-4, and as she gets older, her litter sizes will decrease back down to one or two.

So, best case scenario, you might get 24 babies from her - and there is no guarantee they will all make it, or that she will be a good mother.

As for wild hedgehogs, the number varies widely depending on species, how old they get, and how healthy they are.

How many times heart beat in a minute?

Turtles have a very slow heart beat rate. While there are many types of turtles most turtles have a heart rate of 20 times per minute.

Do hedgehogs harm frogs?

idk really but i saw a video and it looked like the hedgehogs were pushing each other around a lot with their faces, particularly their noses

How warm do hedgehogs have to be to survive?

In order for hedgehogs to survive, their cage temperatures have to be heated to at least 23.33 degrees Celsius (74 degrees Fahrenheit) and maintained between 23.88 and 24.44 degrees Celsius (75 and 76 degrees Fahrenheit). Lower temperatures may make hedgehogs try to go into hibernation. Cages always should have at least one thermometer, preferably two.

How far can a hedgehog hear?

hedgehogs have ears...

This is a bit of a misleading answer as yes hedgehogs have small holes, which is how they hear but they don't have big floppy ears.

If you see a picture of a hedgehog with floppy ears it is a dog dressed in a hedgehog costume.

Where are hedgehog born?

Hedgehogs, like all mammals, are born by live birth. They are born in litters and have quills at birth. Each is about the size of a quarter and looks basically like a baby mouse with little white quills on it.

What countries do hedgehogs come from?

Various countries in Africa, Europe, and Asia.

However, pet hedgehogs are domesticated and only appear in captivity, as they are actually a hybrid species.

Are hedgehogs fast?

Hedgehogs move fast for their size but slow in comparison to larger animals. The hedgehogs round body, short legs and delicate paws are better suited for digging around and exploring their immediate area... they are not known for moving great distances unless they are under pressure to locate food or relocate their burrow.

Where could you buy a pygmy hedgehog as a pet?

A monkey would be considered an exotic pet. Anyone who wants an exotic pet should first look up their particular state's law regarding exotic pets. Some exotics are banned in some states and others have limitations and requirements that have to be met. See related links for a map of the US states classified by primate regulations.

Once that's done you need to research the particular monkey that you are looking to buy. Pygmy Marmosets have very specific dietary needs and many a pet marmoset has died because their owner didn't know they require a high amount of vitamin D3. You also need to know that Pygmy Marmosets have teeth specifically made to gouge bark and they may be destructive to wood. They also pee and poop on their paws because, in the wild, it affords them better a grip. They make high pitched noises meant to carry over long distances, they have have a strong scent, and require a high perched secure spot with soft fuzzy things to cuddle up with for sleeping. They are also prone to becoming aggressive once they reach sexual maturity and will likely bite and claw. They live some 16 to 20 years, so you would be making a very long term commitment. You'd also want to make sure that your local vet cares for exotics or find one who does.

If you've done all the research and still think the Pygmy Marmoset is the pet for you, then you have the unenviable task of finding a reputable breeder. There are quite a few websites out there with primate breeders looking to sell monkeys, all you have to do is run a search on any search engine to find a slew of them, but if you want to find a good breeder, your best bet is to ask a vet or someone who has previously purchased one.

Does shadow hate silver the hedgehog?

After Mephilies the dark tricked silver into believing sonic was responsible for the apocalyptic world he lived in, he is bent on going back in time to destroy him, therefore creating the hatred between them.

Does it hurt when you pet a hedgehog?

Yes. Hedgehogs use scent as a way of defining people. If you have a pet hedgehog, wearing gloves will only confuse him. If you put an old, worn shirt in the cage, your hedgehog will "nest" with it and become more familiar with your scent, resulting in your hedgehog to become more friendly.

Is a hedgehog a pig?

No, hippos are part of family Hippopotamidae, which includes hippos and pygmy hippos. Pigs belong to family Suidae, along with warthogs and babirusas. Both families, however, are part of Order Artiodactyla.