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Although hedgehogs may curl up into balls in an act of defense, they have been known to bite.
If you happen to be the recipient of a hedgehog bite, it will be painful and the main bodily regions affected are the hand, arm, foot, ankle or leg. Basically, whatever part of your body is in the way at the time it is alarmed!
Possible reasons:
- It smells something interesting - this "bite" is actually more of a nibble. They're trying to self anoint to the scent or taste of you, perfume, etc
- It is acting in defense
Never, EVER, punish your hedgehog cause they didn't know it was wrong. If they do bite, it's a failure on your part as an owner - both because you either aren't handling the hedgie correctly or you haven't socialized them well enough (could also be a failure on the part of the breeder). Better handling and socialization will most likely resolve the problem.
What else can I help you with?
Does a coral snake have a backbone?
Being a vertebrate, all reptiles (including snakes) have spines.
Is a snake spineless?
Yes, almost the entire length of the snake's body is backbone. Like all reptiles, snakes are vertebrates. They have super-flexible spines. They have a complete skeleton, including skull, ribs and spine.
What is animals are verebrates?
A vertebrate is an animal that has a backbone.Under this there are 5 groups.They are: mammals,fishes,birds,amphibians and reptiles. Examples of vertebrates are humans ,elephants ,frogs , toads, crocodiles, salamanders, eagles, doves, piranhas, and sharks.
Are all rattle snakes reptiles?
Yes, all rattlesnakes are reptiles. They belong to the suborder Serpentes within the class Reptilia.
Are all dinosaurs reptiles?
All reptiles are diapsids. Mammals (like you and I) are, in contrast, synapsids. So in that respect all reptiles are alike. However, I would not say they were all alike. Snakes are reptiles but lack limbs. Alligators are also reptiles, as are lizards. Tuatara, gavials, amphisbaenids, and tortoises each represent one of the four main modern orders of reptiles. They share some characteristics--just as you and I do, but I would not say they were all alike.
Do any reptiles have spines?
All reptiles have spines.
Are reptiles verdebarates?
They all have spines, so yes reptiles are verdebarates.
Does a coral snake have a backbone?
Being a vertebrate, all reptiles (including snakes) have spines.
Does snake have vertebrae?
All animals have spines, except invertebrates. "Vertebrate" means "spine", and reptiles are a form of vertebrate, so they have a spine. Invertebrates have no spines, examples are jellyfish, bugs, worms, slugs, etc. But yes, reptiles have spines.
Are lemmings vertebrates or invertebrates?
All species of lemurs are mammals and, like all mammals, they are vertebrates because they have a spine and spinal cord, and an internal skeleton. They belong to the Phylum Chordata. Mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians are all vertebrates.
Is a snake spineless?
Yes, almost the entire length of the snake's body is backbone. Like all reptiles, snakes are vertebrates. They have super-flexible spines. They have a complete skeleton, including skull, ribs and spine.
Do swordfish have spines?
All fish have spines. They are all vertebrates.
What is animals are verebrates?
A vertebrate is an animal that has a backbone.Under this there are 5 groups.They are: mammals,fishes,birds,amphibians and reptiles. Examples of vertebrates are humans ,elephants ,frogs , toads, crocodiles, salamanders, eagles, doves, piranhas, and sharks.
Do dingos have spines?
Yes. All mammals have spines.
What do snakes all have in common?
They all have long, worm-like snake bodies. Their teeth are also retractable and they are all carnivores.
Do sloths have spines?
Yes, sloths like most mammals have fur.
Do panda bears have spines?
Yes. All mammals have spines.
