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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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Injuries to the pelvic organs; chronic digestive and urinary diseases; as well as prostate infections and inflammations.
What month of the year do hedgehogs give birth?
Hedgehogs mate between April & August and are pregnant for 5-6 weeks
What is the hedgehog life cycle?
When a hedgehog is born, its chance of survial is slim, and most of the hedgehog population dies before they reach a year old. But a healthy hedgehog can live to be 15-25 years old, with a good food and water supply and plenty of outside exercise. the oldest recorded hedgehog age was 35.
How do hedgehogs protect themselves in the wild?
They protect themselves my balling up into a tight, small ball, then raise their quills up to protect themselves at all sides of their otherwise, furry bodies. ^^
How do you tell if a hedgehog is pregnant?
It is hard to tell, but some signs are increase in appetite, lumps on the stomach (be VERY gentle), and increase in weight. Another sign to watch out for is that her teats or nipples (which run in two rows along the sides of her tummy, will become more enlarged, and more obvious.
Are hedgehogs quills dangerous to dogs?
yes, and no. they will get the dog sick for a few hours. there's a poison on the tips of the quills but they wont die. just make sure the dog drinks water.
Can hedgehogs live in northern Ontario?
They can live indoors, yes (if they are legal I'm not sure).
However, they would never be able to survive outdoors.
Do hedgehogs like to chew on things?
Hedgehogs are NOT rodents, and as such they DO NOT need to chew on something. Hedgehogs will not go out of their way to chew on anything - and will only chew on anything if they can taste something, and they are attempting to eat it.
It can actually cause A LOT of damage to its teeth and jaw if a hedgehog continually chews on anything, and they can cut their tongues as well.
Can hedgehogs be left alone for most of the day?
Yes, as long as it stays in a cage and is fed when needed.
What climate do European hedgehogs live in?
European hedgehogs adapt to their climate with hibernation. Because they hibernate, they are able to live through cold seasons when they can't get food. When the outside temperature goes below 59 degrees Fahrenheit, they go into hibernation. They sleep from October to April. Their body temperature goes down to about 43 degrees Fahrenheit. Usually their heart beats about 100 times a minute. During hibernation, it drops to 10 times a minute. Their breathing slows down so that their bodies don't need much energy to live.
European climates have cold seasons and hot seasons. The hedgehog will hibernate through the cold times and estivatethrough the hot ones. This is how they adapt. European hedgehogs are mostly hibernators with only a little estivation.
How does a hedgehog protect itself?
A hedghehog uses its quills to defend itself. The first thing it will do is called huffing. This is when they sniff and make their quills surround its body so that nothing can get to it. The second thing it will do is called clicking. This is when they snuff so hard that it sounds like a click. When they do this, they almost bounce and they are pretty much a ball of quills. If none of this works, they will bite.
they eat worms... and actually i forgot the name of them.
if that hedgehog is the pet one, it can actually eat cat food...
mine eats cat food.
How do hedgehogs build their home?
Hedgehogs can either make their homes or live in a semi-manmade structure (a pile of logs/man-made hedgehog boxes/etc)
If hedgehogs make their homes, they choose a site, then compose the nest of grass, leaves, and various other plants they can find. They will carry the materials in their mouths, a few at a time, and pile them up. Then, when they are ready they will burrow inside them.
The summertime nests are flimsy and thin; however, the types of hedgehogs that hibernate (such as scandanavian hedgehogs) make a much warmer and long-lasting hibernaculum (winter nest).
What do hedgehogs look like and sound like?
hedgehogs are very small and shy and they hardly make a sound. they are very camouflaged and are very spiky.
Why would you ever want to kill a hedgehog please please please be kind they are wonderful,loving,and amazing animals.
What does Shadic the hedgehog look like?
Regular Form: Blue hedgehog with two spikes on each side of head (top spike pointed up w/ red streak, bottom pointed down), red eye irises, eyes pointed at top edges, has Shadow's white chest hair, base of shoes is Sonic's, bottom part of shoes has Shadow's shoe bottoms.
Super Form: Golden Yellow Hedgehog, two spikes on each side of head (both pointed up but bottom spikes have red streaks), eyes still pointed at top edges w/ red eye irises, still has Shadow's white chest hair, shoes' bases still belong to Sonic's shoes, bottoms to Shadow's.
Hyper Form: White Hedgehog with four spikes on each side of head pointed up (bottom 2 with red streaks), eyes still the same as mentioned, back spikes are pointed up, still has Shadow's chest hair, shoes still same w/ Sonic's bases and Shadow's bottoms
How many beats per minute would result in flutter?
Atrial Flutter is characterized by rapid depolarization of a single atrial focus at a rate of 250-350 BMP
How old is shadic the hedgehog?
well if you add 21 whitch is sonic and you add 56 whitch is shadow that = 72 shadic the hedgehog age
Why does your hedgehog keep scratching?
When I first got my hedgehogs, Izzy and Sophie, ( which was only a couple months ago) they were scratching. We thought it was just because their quills were growing in, but when we took them to the vet, we discovered that the had mites! Mites are sort of like lice for hedgehogs. If your hedgehog is scratching, take it to the vet for a checkup. The vet may give you some medicine to cure the mites. What we did, was that we went to the vet once a week, and each week, the vet would give Izzy and Sophie a shot. Don't worry, the hedgehogs aren't hurt by it! But after the third week, they were cured. But one other thing, ( sorry you might be getting tired of reading this, but this is the most important part.) if your hedgehog does have mites, when you get home clean its cage and dispose of any fabric or cloth that is in their cage because it may have mite eggs on it. Sorry that this was so long, but it is important for your hedgehog's health. Hope I helped!
