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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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Why are hedgehogs warm blooded?
since the hedgehog is not a bird, fish, or reptile then it is a mammal which means it is warm blooded
What season do hedgehogs hibernate?
There is no preset date that hedgehogs decide to hibernate. It is not usually until November,December or January that larger Hedhehogs finally settle down to hibernation. It really depends on the air temperature.
See Here:
http://www.sttiggywinkles.org.uk/images/PDF/PDF%20Fact%20Sheets/Hedgehog%20Hibernation%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf
I was told give my hedgie fruit and to give it carrots and lettuce
Are there any cool hedgehog sites?
You can do a search on Google for these sites as posting sites in the answers on this site is forbidden.
Why do hedgehogs need to have plenty of fat on their body before they hibernate?
It helps keep them warm in the winter, also it's body relies on fat to survive hibernation.
How long does it take a hedgehog to give birth?
For the European hedgehog, the typical gestation time is 35 days.
This also true for domesticated pets, though it can range from as low as 30 days to as many as 40+ days.
they're pregnant for 35 days or as much as 59 days.
What do hedgehogs and rhinos have in common?
Hedgehogs and Porcupines literally have little to nothing in common.
They are not related, and the only thing that associates the two are quills.
However, there is a large difference between the two even so. A porcupines' quills are extremely sharp, and barbed - that makes them difficult to get out of the victims skin (as the barbs easily detach once stuck into something else, i.e. a victims skin). But a hedgehogs' quills are MUCH duller, and are NOT barbed - and are not dangerous.
How wide is a full grown hedgehog?
They have rounded bodies up to 13 in. (33 cm) long, very short tails, and pointed snouts; their backs and sides are covered with stiff spines and their undersides with coarse hair.
Great british hedgehogs generally have a wingspan of between 300 and 400 km.They should be avoided at all costs, anyone sighting one such beast should not approach but instead inform the local authorities immediatly or even in some cases the army. I am a hedgehog expert and can be contacted on 0800HEDGEHOG.
Stay safe, Keep your children indoors and your wits about you at all times.
Hedgehogs enjoy the smell of breathmints, especially Spearmint Polos and polo minis so avoid eating them around hedhehog rich areas.
Hedrick Hoggart.
the pigmy hedgehog get to be a little smaller than a geunia pig but it depends what type
A pet hedgehog can get as big as 2.5 - 3 pounds (though they're usually quite overweight).
A good weight for a full grown African White-Bellied hedgehog is anywere from 9-19 ounces. And will grow to the size of your hand.
Domesticated hedgehogs will mature to 1/2 pound, to 1 1/2 pounds, and the roughly the length and width of a dollar bill. Some hedgehogs can be larger without being overweight. The size of hoglets depends on the genetics of the hoglet and how well it has been taken care of, along with it's age.
Wild hedgehogs vary drastically in size, depending on species.
a hedgehog is about as tall as a tea cup but , it varies to the size of the hedgehog.Normally 4-5 inches long
Yes. The short-beaked echidna can blend into its surroundings where it lives in grasslands and bushland. Even in the desert it can blend in with the spiky desert grasses known as spinifex.
Long-beaked echidnas also blend into their mountainous, bushy habitat.
Do African pygmy hedgehogs get parasites?
No,they are the most commonly known type of hedgehog.most hedgehog sellers only sell African pigmies.So no they are not rare at
all.if your looking to buy one got to hedgehogvalley.com
They are about an inch long and vary in size - only a few oz. at best.
Yes hedgehogs love mealworms. But only give them as treats because they are high in fat and low in protein.
Is it legal to have a pet hedgehog in Oklahoma?
I think that it is legal if you have a licence other wise it is illegal
Can you own a hedgehog as pet in Texas?
To find out this information call your local animal control office. They will have information on your states laws.
Where can the pygmy hedgehog be found?
The Pygmy Hippopotamus lives in the swamps of West Africa
For more iformation about these facinating creatures, visit this website;
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/AsianElephants/factpygmyhippo.cfm
The natural habitat of a hedgehog varies, for they are found in different parts of the world. The African Pygmy Hedgehog is from Africa, and is used to a dry climate and enjoys hiding under rocks and logs. They are also native in the United Kingdom where they are found in people's gardens. However, if you are looking to keep a hedgehog as a pet, it is best to keep it in a large cage with wood shavings so that they can burrow, and the cage should be kept in a warm part of the house.
Hedgehogs are poky on one side and smooth on the other I know this because I have one and they make great pets but not for little kids because they are known to murder little kids with their quills because they never had the childhood they wanted, because they were orphaned by their family and had to live in a petshop.
