Hedgehogs?

[Shovelman]

Has anybody had any experience with these guys? I was going to put a 55 gallon fish tank on my christmas list, but I think I will be happier with something I can actually playwith.

 

[Athena]

Hedgehogs? What - as a household pet you mean? Didn't know you could keep them as pets, I thought they were wild animals you find in the garden LOL. A bit prickly to cuddle, too LOL

You'd be better off with a hamster or rabbit...you can buy all sorts of fun toys for them, too.

Athena

 

[the biffster]

African dwarf hedgehogs Athena there cute
and are kept as pets i'll see if i can find
a link
http/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four-toed_Hedgehog

 

[RustedKnight]

I'm afraid hedgehogs are quite smelly, and unbelievably prone to fleas and ticks.

Aside from that, really cute. We used to keep one.

 

[MBOU]

Personally I dont think hedgehogs make the best pets, whatever species. They are very smelly as they do have a meaty diet. Cat/Dog biscuits and mealworms etc (DONT give them tinned meat). They are nocturnal, they like to explore but dont appreciate much being handled...

They also cost at least £100 and need about 4ft at least worth of space...

There are LOADS of slightly more exotic pets that are far more handleable than our prickly friends. I have Persian Jirds (have 5 babies for sale too lol) and Acacia Rats that are amazing, plus lots of different species of hamsters, rats, mice and gerbils.

 

[Shovelman]

Thanks for the replies everyone. I have had mice in the past as pets and dont want gerbils or hamsters as there just typical boring balls of fur. I found a local breeder who is really good with these critters. FYI ive done my research on them so im not blind of information. The reason why a hedgehog, is because my parents dont allow reptiles, rats (but mice were ok), birds, or any other pet besides fish. But since hedgehogs arent rodents and dont have a long tail, and are really cool i thought id give them a shot! if i can convince my parents...

 

[zophie]

Hedgehogs are fun pets. They do smell, and take a lot of space, but if you are okay with not interacting they are awsome. You should go for it

 

[Shovelman]

Hedgehogs are fun pets. They do smell, and take a lot of space, but if you are okay with not interacting they are awsome. You should go for it

I went to a petstore and held one today, and i must say. THEY ARE AWESOME! the one i held didnt even ball up or anything! it just kinda snuggled up in my arm haha

 

[RustedKnight]

Hedgehogs are fun pets. They do smell, and take a lot of space, but if you are okay with not interacting they are awsome. You should go for it

I went to a petstore and held one today, and i must say. THEY ARE AWESOME! the one i held didnt even ball up or anything! it just kinda snuggled up in my arm haha

If a hedgehog ever curls up, cup it in both hands and bounce it up and down lightly. They'll uncurl very quickly.

 

[Flute]

I honestly had no idea that you could get hedgehogs as pets

 

[Carlovel1]

Hedgehogs sleep a lot. I'dpersonally get a ferret

 

[Shovelman]

Hedgehogs sleep a lot. I'dpersonally get a ferret

eh i dont like ferrets...