Hedgehogs - DON'T purchase before watching THIS!

Answers to some common questions I have received about hedgehogs.
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[@crestfallenmortal6533]

*_"They should not curl into a ball and hiss at you"_* Me in literally any social situation

[@TheSkootShow]

They literally turn into hissing balls of spikes tho😂😂😂😂

[@harrisonbrown3557]

yo thats funny

[@vikzn1607]

EdGeY FuNnEH

[@blackbeard108th5]

Lol sound like me

[@huianxing3782]

Agreed

[@reenyx15]

I just imagine the hedgehog during the whole video asking in the softest voice "human, what are you doing?"

[@addisonwillett1690]

Alonelyspacecannon SAMEEE LOL IT'S HILARIOUS

[@wedadfarah14]

Alonelyspacecannon hahahahahaha true

[@jesslivin_xo]

Lmaoooo

[@mudaquetoca]

"You are not going to kiss me, are you??"

[@Sonic61027]

@@mudaquetoca sonic 2006 reference

[@corneliaptr6881]

The legs man! The tiny little legs! I NEED A HEDGEHOG IN MY LIFE!

[@dd-yy4yc]

But...ur a cat so...

[@SandyTheDesertFox]

@@dd-yy4yc exactly, they look delicious...

[@kittenhead66]

I might get one for my birthday

[@lavenderrose8004]

cornelia ptr I have one and those little legs can run pretty fast though..

[@lavenderrose8004]

WellHiThere you disgust me...

[@littlerobotfairy9710]

I had a hedgehog as a pet. Huge mistake. Kept eating all my chili dogs and telling me I'm too slow. Rude.

[@cjcutsforth7016]

Princess Core agreed

[@outoforder4845]

You shoulda disowned them!

[@CrazyHorseTheSiouxW4rrior]

•Anna Rebel• or sell them back to the pet store and get your money 💵 back

[@alitoons3484]

I. L O V E. THIS COMMENT.

[@marcelocantillano4544]

This comment did no receive its deserved recognition

[@vargrath3238]

She is like 'What is he doing with me? Why does he keep picking me up and showing my belly button arround!?' But she stays calm and lovely throughout the whole video, what a cute hedge

[@earthling1984]

Yeah lol, she's used to being bothered by me :P She was born in my home. I bred around 50 hedgehogs.

[@Maisiewuppp]

So sad for the hedgehog to be a toy.

[@ElementGacha]

Mine ran off... I heard him whisper hes going to green hill to defeat eggman.

[@earthling1984]

I wish him well on this great journey, and, hope he returns with many coins for you!

[@exolaruia8789]

Earthling1984 rings*

[@kingcasper476]

My hedgehog used to hate me, but now he hates being alone. Such a big loser, after a day of being left alone, he will start trying to climb out, squeaking at me and he won’t stop until I take him out and he cuddles into my arm. Fucking nerd. I love him so much.

[@celebishiny2912]

What Kind of hate Love relation Ship is that

[@rainearnstowski7049]

I need that in my life

[@sebastianfeuerstein9306]

@@celebishiny2912 🤣😂

[@sebastianfeuerstein9306]

@@rainearnstowski7049 🤭😂

[@brodypyron]

how’s ur hedgehog now?

[@sthm0096]

am i the only one who watched this only cuz the headgehog is too cute?

[@BAPH0METAL]

Nope

[@Handlewastaken481]

+Sthm009 nope

[@heyy_itz_emily3434]

nooooooo

[@chrisg3842]

definitely not

[@fazecorrd2965]

no

[@MegaKarl7]

Whenever i try to handle my female hedgehog she always pulls out a revolver and points it at me and i find it troublesome,what should i do?

[@deletedcontent261]

Mine does the same thing😢

[@deletedcontent261]

wait.

[@belle6256]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kiddfaith4397]

You have an incarnation of Shadow the Hedgehog. Give her a Chaos Emerald and you'll get along fine.

[@lekre8421]

+Hatsune Fakku lol. Hedgehog revolvers!

[@dannycreighton742]

I like how they roll up and spin real fast and get coins.

[@glorisworldisbright6879]

Danny Creighton made me laugh so hard.

[@yurmajestygod]

Danny Creighton 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Taha632RMF]

They're rings LOL

[@wixdiw3237]

Danny Creighton rings not coins

[@SparksGuy]

damn you're a fuck cretin, rings not coins.

[@Ragesauce]

"I'm gonna do a hedgehog video" Hedgehog - "oh god PUT ME DOWN WHY AM I UPSIDE DOWN THIS LONG STOP IT!"

[@earthling1984]

My hedgehogs are very comfortable and calm with me, as you can see. :)

[@8BitLego]

@@earthling1984 I want a hedgehog so bad ;-;

[@BijinMCMXC]

Hedgehog looks totally calm and relaxed to me. Your comment doesn’t match the video.

[@MS46532]

My Black Hedgehog keeps on saying Damn all the time and keeps on looking for the werid emerald

[@oliviagarcia3146]

*throw him away*

[@tossom3915]

give him some more emeralds

[@endernightthedrokain1770]

ALL HAIL SHADOW!

[@stevena2577]

I saw him rocket boosting atound my room

[@flashlightpaul1432]

Oh yea, my pet hedgehog called him a faker.

[@Liuhuayue]

That hedgehog is tame, but it still doesn't look too happy at being held.

[@TheCarlos1135]

+Liuhuayue Because it's morning. They're supposed to be sleeping so they are kinda uncomfortable being held when they're supposed to be sleeping. But at night which they are active, they could be pretty much happy with it.

[@chef_st3ph]

Liuhuayue most hedgehogs don't care to be held

[@nicholasprato1257]

Depends on their personality

[@ThomasJr]

no cause he's annoying him flipping him all the time

[@Nasauniverse001]

Beautiful. We have them living in the wild here in uk. I rescued one from the roadway and it hurt so much. He was bit and heavy and the quills stuck into my hands. I hopped out of the road and put him in a garden quick as possible. Lovely creatures.

[@bunnykhazaeli119]

"if the hedgehog doesn't run around and curl itself in a ball and spin around and collect rings I don't want one!" -My mom

[@baileypennell1457]

My hedgehog can't break the sound barrier or do loops DONT BUY

[@soupit32]

😁😁

[@donutboi7562]

Mine can break the sound barrier, but it's not blue, so there's that

[@tr4shb0at_]

+Bailey Pennell I get it

[@springfoxy9430]

+Donut Boi whats a sound barrier

[@peepstwopeepstwo6257]

lol

[@jasmine9064]

Very logical Hedgehog owner here. The hedge is extremely comfortable with the owner and good for him for not selling babies too young!! Great video!

[@cathymackay8079]

what is the most common reason for them to die,,, our little guy franklin was soo well taken care of and fed and loved, we only had him just 3 years.. i found him iin his litter box yesterday morning.. i had held him and snuggled with him the night before, im just so devistated.... you want them to live forever. im debating on getting another.. i miss the noise he made al night... drinking, eating rolling in his litter, chirping... ALL NIGHT LONG. my heart hurts, I miss him so much already...

[@jungleno.]

The average lifespan of a hedgehog is 4 years so your little guy was a senior citizen.

[@avacolondona8884]

Cathy MacKay im so sorry

[@Joey-xw9uo]

I’m in tears reading this I can’t even imagine my little Henry just losing him like that. I’m so sorry for your loss 😢💕🦔

[@nobodycaresanymore188]

They're general living Tim is 3 -5 years, BUT, they can live up 9 years if very lucky

[@catherinerickard699]

OMG that’s so sad. Did you get another ? I am really thinking about getting one . But I hve only just found out that they can be pets ... don’t worry I will do a lot of research b4 I do get one , I wouldn’t know where to get one... I’m assuming you don’t take them out of garden!

[@luxurytwee1037]

How i bonded with my amazing (first) hedgehog: The first Day i had him i let him get used to his new case and i talked with him and i fed him mealworms with my hand i was very patient Next Day i put one of my used shirts in his case so he would get used to my sent i then later that Day careful grabbed his sleepingbag that he was laying in up and placed it in my hand Next Day i rolled him carefully out in my bed and let him walk around and at a point he wasnt even scared anymore so i showed him my hand and i picked him up and now its been 2 Weeks since i Got him And were still Bonding more and more ❤️❤️ Edit: it’s been a year and all i Can say is my english really sucked back then woah

[@ellafreed7791]

im thinking of buying a hedgehog and if i do end up getting one, i might try this! thanks!

[@nicholasprato1257]

ella freed how did it go?

[@ellafreed7791]

@@nicholasprato1257 haha, im still saving up! they cost a lot, so im thinking if i cant get enough money by my birthday (october 28) i might ask for one for my birthday :)

[@gigibeal]

my friend has a hedgehog and I come over to her house so much that her hedgehog got used to seeing me there, I FINALLY GOT TO HOLD HIM >O< IT WAS ADORABLE.

[@jagermeister_1754]

Me too! My ex called him big 🧐sir

[@optimism8948]

lucky

[@sethm8432]

Mine doesn't go fast and doesn't collect the rings I put around my room. Horrible pets don't buy!

[@allisonfrancis-ervin6121]

Lmao!!

[@Camsquid]

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[@chrislo945]

+Seth Marose Was it blue? If not then it can't because it's not special

[@sethm8432]

Darn.. they must be rare. I asked the staff a hundred times and they said "No.. we don't sell painted pets" And I was like wtf..

[@chrislo945]

Seth Marose That is why it doesnt go fast

[@ImagineRealEstateAZ23]

Thanks! My husband surprised me with a little girl She was a little huffy and nervous.. Shes only 10 weeks old. Ive been using lavendar oil and holding her a lot and shes very happy now. She doesnt huff at every noise anymore and once shes out of her cage shell crawl all over you. I even got her on her back. They just need love and patience. Thanks for your video it helped alot!!

[@joyzerelly]

I still find it odd people having hedgehogs as pets. Here in England, they're not available as pets. They just live wild in our gardens, pinching our cat food (we don't mind) very noisily (crash bang!) and gobbling up the slugs and snails. They're considered the gardener's friend. We've just made a hedgehog hibernation box and put it in the garden full of straw and dry leaves for a little darling to over Winter in.

[@cstefancic]

+Bush Baby Films Well then again, you guys have European hedgehogs while the main ones used as pets are African Pygmy 0: Two completely different species of hedgehogs!

[@danielquinn196]

I live in England and up here if you go on pets4homes you can get them as pets. I got mine on there and they're amazing pets.

[@amylee692]

We do have them in England..

[@janicewalters1539]

go away -

[@pippoodle]

skyxer msp definitely available in the uk I've had mine for nearly 4 years x

[@imogenoakland6007]

Why do you keep flipping it over and over omg lol.

[@k.lis3e]

That's what I was thinking

[@nellie272003]

To show us the quills-up/down and to show it how relaxed the hedge is in his hands!

[@mommyalex8661]

to show us how nice it was and how clean the hedgie was and how it was easy to handle

[@erenkaya1562]

Even I felt dizzy just by watching it.

[@helendavidson2186]

Chaotic Horizon

[@puggypug4345]

"Drying out their hedgehogs" Idk why i laughed so much at that

[@niss519]

My hedgehog is mean right now. Gets scared and hisses. I've heard that's nothing out of the normal. He is 3 months almost 4. The breeder said she's passed off hedgehogs to people and it takes them about a week to get comfortable. So I don't think because he hisses or his quills go up that he's mean? He's just in a new home. Just like us, we would be defensive in a new home too.

[@MarcellDAvis1103]

Bri&Niss how is it today?

[@jolenegraham4654]

He's just scared my hedgehog does it too bet I've only had her about a week take him or her out every night and let it run around the more you handle it the faster it will get used to you

[@Cade_The_Squirrel]

Did you try giving it golden rings?

[@bootsylongwood]

yoyoyoshio267 hilarious

[@andrucruz3751]

yoyoyoshio267 good one 😏😂😂

[@flashlightpaul1432]

I have three pet hedgehogs 1- he’s really fast, blue, collects rings and spin dashes, and his favorite food is chili dogs. 2-A black hedgehog, who calls himself the ultimate life form, he sacrificed himself and got revived with amnesia but we got him back to the way he was. To this day he’s still looking for that DAMN fourth chaos emerald. 3- A hedgehog from the future, he has telekinesis powers, he tried to kill my blue hedgehog because of him being the “IBLIS TRIGGER” and I kept hearing “ITS NO USE, TAKE THIS.” but he’s our friend now.

[@CLCL185]

The best commentary. XD

[@miacatherine2]

I would like to thank you for your videos, I’ve had my hedgehog for almost two weeks now and everything is perfect, he’s so happy and social and I learned tons of stuff from your videos and I think he really likes being treated so well 😊

[@Lawam12]

Thank you so much for making your hedgehog care videos! My boyfriend and I just brought our very first one home today and we are so excited :) It was nice to know what to expect from a knowledgeable source.

[@earthling1984]

misslyssx12 Hope you are enjoying your hedgehog still!

[@Lawam12]

+Earthling1984 We are, he is great :)

[@Flying_Burrito_Cat]

@@Lawam12 where did you buy your hedgehog I have been trying to get one but no one has them

[@SoshiUso]

The most memorable thing I will take from this video is that hedgehogs are at risk of drying up if you don't water them properly xD

[@Taha632RMF]

Soshi Uso NOT THE PURPLE WATER IN CHEMICAL PLANT

[@whirly5383]

Soshi Uso but the blue breed are very bad with water, just feed them a regular amount of chilli dogs

[@AniMalLuvRD]

Thanks for all the information about these cuties. I've never own one but I had a good time listening to you :)

[@tyanathriller]

That's good to know, I've been thinking about getting a hedgehog, it's usually really quiet in my room and I miss having another animal in my room to keep me company when I get home from school.

[@justtam321]

My hedgehog sleeps aaaallll daaayy but goes wild at night. I've only had her for about four days and she's so cute. She jumps and tries to catch strings and toys like a dog.

[@MyDailyDevotion]

So cute..I saw Hedgehog family in our neighbour😃

[@hongthao8465]

You know what your vids has been REALLY HELPFUL so without further a do imma subscribe

[@earthling1984]

Thanks! And welcome!

[@lizmowrey9866]

Thanks for the upload! I'd love to get one in the future

[@sriana5136]

rip they're illegal in california

[@slenderfoxy1324]

Ariana Sanchez you can smoke weed but not have a hedgehog wtf

[@sriana5136]

SlenderFoxy13 Yeah, it's a rule that it is a hazard to the ecosystem. Food webs and all that

[@Charles_Anthony]

Ariana Sanchez: I absolutely hate the People's Republic of California. Communists won't let us have hedgehogs!

[@sriana5136]

Charles Anthony It's a rule that the introduction of the hedgehog would throw the current Californian ecosystem out of whack.. sorry about that ::

[@sriana5136]

Charles Anthony :/*

[@riteu]

In all honesty, I decided to youtube hedgehog videos after finding out it's my Patronus on Pottermore...

[@earthling1984]

lol. well welcome to my video :) I have plenty of hedgehog videos for you :)

[@amybattye6897]

Me too! I feel like I have to get one now...

[@dankphatty7600]

Earthling1984 thanks for cleaning sonic

[@haniyaakhan8526]

Your patronus is hedgehog too? SAME

[@maisiewilson7372]

Yo that’s literally me

[@PaddeeBA]

The first time watching this video I spent most of my time just laughing at how cute this hedgehog is and how she holds her arms and all lol

[@PreetKaur-fu7fu]

This is so informative, one of the local breeders near me gives them at 2-3 week and I knew that didn’t sound right 😭 glad I came across your channel!

[@earthling1984]

That is a horrible breeder.

[@feliciamanning2884]

At two weeks old their eyes aren’t even opened yet so if their eyes are open then they are at least close to four weeks.

[@FedsWorld]

When I found a wild hedgehog I decided it should be free, so released it.

[@earthling1984]

Yes. You should never take a wild animal and keep it as a pet! Animals that were born in the wild, should stay in the wild. They have a life out there, they have lived there since birth; it's not fair to put them in a cage. Now, my hedgehogs are captive bred African Pygmy Hedgehogs. They were born in cages, their moms, dads, grandparents, great grandparents were all living in cages. This is what they know. If you want a pet, always only buy captive bred.

[@joselopezmendez6145]

Fed's World cant save the world otherwise

[@susiehargarten466]

, where can I buy a young Hedgehog pet in Seminole or St Pete or Clearwater Largo

[@anotaku6750]

Wasn't it always free it was wild, im confused. Also I don't wanna be mean

[@brielleohara8356]

We don’t have wild hedgehogs in the USA

[@tbanna0161]

I bought a hedgehog yesterday and when I got her she was nice but now when I put my hand in the cage she pops and quills and i don’t know what to do

[@drownedhearts3599]

Thank you so much this was a very big help!

[@Lowmandavis]

So adorable :3 also thanks for the advice

[@JamiUwU]

I bought a hedgehog and my home temperature is about 65 degrees. I turn my space heater on in my room to about 72 degrees and leave the door closed but at night it goes down to 65 again. Is that too cold for a hedgehog. I know they like the heat but mine seems to be acting normal. I just don't want him to go into hibernation. He sleeps all day until like midnight. He is 5 months old is that normal?

[@earthling1984]

+SuperMechaFrieza too cold. 65F way too cold. Anything under 70F is risking it, and most recommend over 72F. 75 to 82F is the range most prefer.

[@earthling1984]

+Earthling1984 And he wouldn't go into hibernation at 5 months, that is too young for that to happen. But soon it will be a possibility, and it can/will most likely cause death. Try to get your heat consistently above 72F. If you don't want to run that high wattage space heater, get yourself a light, probably around 50 to 75 watt for how much you need to raise the temperature (7F or more). Get something like a red or purple/blue reptile heat lamp, and hang that over the cage. Leave that on 24/7. Put a thermometer in the hedgehog tank as well to test the temperature and make sure light is keeping it in correct range.

[@JamiUwU]

Thank you. yeah I went to the pet store today and bought a red light lamp heater for him.

[@guyman1570]

@Redneck Hillbilly Most hedgehogs are from warm climates.

[@guyman1570]

@Redneck Hillbilly I said most, did I not?

[@starshinebright6430]

I am in the UK so i don't even know if it is possible to have a hedgehog but oml they are so adorable!!! Want one:'))

[@franhoneysett102]

Star Shinebright, in the UK we have our very own native species of hedgehog. AND THEY NEED OUR HELP ! Google : hedgehogs uk

[@devonseamoor]

Great to see you hold your hedgehog and show us how to BE with it. To see those front legs so agile, moving sideways completely, I had no idea! And that nose is twitching all of the time, they must've a very good sense of smell. The movements she makes with her head, when she's on her back, it looks like she prefers to be turned around with her face down, trying to wriggle back to normal.

[@maelahpedro]

I've been watching your hedgie videos for hours! no complaints at all and it's been fun learning. i dont even have one. im assuming that having to juggle between divorced parents would be quite difficult to handle plus my 4 siblings. though I've definitely considered getting one for when im older and on my own. i'll just go on to replay these amazing videos then! thanks!

[@woodgirl69]

Should they not have alot of time outside their cage every day? Can they walk freely inside your house?

[@irithyllknight]

I found a baby hedgehog in my garden and i called him sonic. XD

[@ladyhyacinthzthewhitesorce1668]

hi i wanna ask is it ok to disturb m y hh ..i recently adopt a 2 years old male hh..and the other day he just got a medicine from a vet for anti mites..i wondering if i could handle him when he is still recovering from mites...or not ?or should i wait him to recover after a week

[@joshuariddensdale2126]

Hedgehogs aren't considered exotic in my state, so it's perfectly legal to buy one at some pet stores. My parents actually asked me if I'd like a pet hedgehog. I understand they need a fairly large enclosure, need to be kept warm, need an exercise wheel, and prefer a diet of insects like crickets and meal worms.

[@englishcple]

DONT FEED THEM MEALWORMS !!

[@joshuariddensdale2126]

@@englishcple Okay. Thanks. I haven't gotten one yet due to other commitments.

[@optimism8948]

Have you heard of the blue hedgehog? It's meant to be a myth but I think it's true. I hope to get him as a pet. *s a n i c*

[@eeasler10]

Will they jump out of their cages like not like store bought cages but cages like you have with the clear bins

[@emmag7999]

He most like has some sort of lid for when he shuts the cage. Not having a lid on any pets cage other than like a fish isn't very safe as it's possible they can escape

[@smollilsquish6981]

The cage has to be tall enough so the won't try to climb out. But they don't jump that often.

[@tensonstar7641]

That is not her everyday cage it just one for the video. You can use tubs but much bigger ones and high enough walls. I recommend C&c cages because you can change them up and there cheaper then store bought

[@queen6092]

Adorable. I had to look. I don't even think we have em in my country lol

[@carlosochoa553]

I have a question, I think my hedgehog might have mites. I didn't quite see them in the beginning but after a few days, I noticed some dry skin and some very extensive shedding of the quills. And also like some yellow and red looking blood spots where the quills are missing. Now I don't have the money to go to the vet. So what do you recommend for a home treatment just in case

[@Chokoboh]

"Bro listen, i'm cool with you handling me frequently but why are you spinning me arround so much? I'm not Sonic, okay?"

[@ancraw2011]

Sooooo cute! I'm in love! Lol

[@MrWisebud]

Just bought my first one and dont know if it's a boy or a girl but I bought a lamp heater cause my room gets cold at night and her cage temp is 71degrees and I got the heater on the the other side but it is usually on the side of the heat what can I do, do I buy another lamp or get a small space heater

[@petitbun2132]

This s a very good video. I personally am in no position to buy a pet as I already have a dog to tend to, but who knows if a hedgehog is in my future. plus it's good to know this in case a relative or friend wants to purchase one.

[@msxy9594]

I dont have to buy them, they just come to me.. 😅 and had also neighbours, friends bringing me hedgehogs they found on the street or sideways, after hearing that i shelter them to give them winter-survival-help. Someone eaven brought me one in a shopping-bag 😂 Recently got one adult and 2 babys moving into my garden.. if you want to adopt a hedgehog and own a garden: just put a fox-safe hedgehog-house into the garden put enough straw and hay inside, to make it warm and cozy, put water and hedgehog-food or dry catfood, apples, bread beside the entry and they will usualy move in by themselves... they come and go as they please, but mostly will sleep in their house during winter and just come out to eat and drink. If you find one still rooming around in autumn, it means he couldnt find a safe shelter yet and is still to underweight for a wintersleep.. this means he will probably starve/freeze to death without some human support: then he needs urgent help! You can just pick them up, they dont bite. Once they moved into your garden, they will mostly stay there the full year, hiding somewhere in the bushes and eat all the nasty slugs, bugs and spiders they can catch. If you dont bother them once in their winter-shelter, they will feel safe and come back every year as long as they live, sometimes eaven bringing you their babys.. so its realy rewarding to shelter hedgehogs.

[@henkhendriks5983]

Ms XY As far as i read the comments: the only one with useful information. Thanks

[@Andrea-mq6rl]

can you walk hedgehogs like on leashes i just want to know

[@hannahsvlogs1825]

You can tie a scrunchie to yarn or string lol and it is like a leash

[@jaylimas8701]

I just got mine today. Both of them are less than 2 months old (male is 1m 3w, female is 1m 2w). I have them in separate enclosures. Will it be okay if I put them together until they both reach 2 months?

[@PawVlogs]

came across this video. we have many wild Hedgehog in our area. I always liked them. There are so many of them here no one have them as pets. My mastiff dogs found a Hedgehog the other night we just put it in a container and released it back to the bush. cute little things

[@AbAbbie]

Your videos are really helpful! My mom is letting me get a hedgehog for my birthday. Do you know anywhere I could get a healthy baby male?

[@SuperHamstertime]

Ab Abbie a breeder

[@pkthunder3449]

Llama Time Your prifile pic made me laugh so much when I looked at the comment XD

[@SuperHamstertime]

lel

[@andrewb849]

I recommend female hedgehogs

[@losijana]

+Cookies N Cream why female??:0

[@gingerisevil02]

I can't get a hedgehog because they're illegal here:( BUT it's still fun to learn! I wish I could get some!

[@hecticharmony7779]

shaylen sanders depends on where you are. but if you get a permit you can own one.

[@YOUTUBER-nr7lq]

shaylen sanders where do you live

[@feliciamanning2884]

I rehome my baby hedgies around 8-10 weeks when they have opened their eyes and eating food on their own. 4 and even 5 weeks is too small to me. I got mine at the age of around 6 weeks but bonded with her and she was fine. I did not get her from a breeder…just from someone whose pet had babies. Mine done well and became super trusting of me. She used to love for me to put her in the pockets of my tshirts while I cleaned or sat around the house. It gave her time to bond with me and feel safe. I handled her frequently and now she never hisses or spikes up with me. Since getting her, she has had two litters of babies and has allowed me to get close to her babies. That may not be the case with every mother hedgehog because some will abandon their babies, but mine trusted me and I trusted her and out of the two litters she had, every single baby hedgie became tame and was used to being handled by human hands. Like I said though, this may not be the case for every other hedgie. I do not recommend handling newborn hedgies because your mother hedgie may abandon them. I’ve had nothing but positive experiences with my mother and father hedgies and both of their litters. All the babies were extremely calm and sweet and that’s because I bonded with them and handled them from a young age. That’s not the case with every hedgie. Each one is different which is why I don’t recommend handling newborns in case your mother hedgie abandons them.

[@gretchenschaeffer1994]

So I have a question. My hedgehog had babies a few days ago. My cousin said it would be fine to still take them. She ended up eating one. I have one left wasn't moving much last night. Checked on it this morning and it seemed to be wiggling more. Any suggestions on how to make sure the mom is taking care of it?

[@kokocrunchish]

HEDGIES ARE TOO CUTE

[@skylapetersen4795]

+jo dallas I agree 100%

[@sierram3772]

I've been reading up on keeping a hedgehog as a pet a lot and have completely filled out a complete journal of caring, housing, diet, grooming, bathing etc etc. And I know that hedgehogs in the wild will usually always have fleas and ticks. In my research I only gathered and trusted information that would come from experienced and/or licensed sites, owners and sanctuaries. But sometimes I'll google something for a quick answer, and someone on yahoo said "Hedgehogs NEED to have fleas~ blablabla stuff ~ something something for the blood circulation." I highly doubt this as other sites haven't mentioned this at all and I just spent two full days gathering information and tomorrow I'm going to call around the city to find a vet that'll take hedgehogs. But, I just want to be sure eh. So, do hedgehogs really need to have fleas or was that guy just misinformed or referring to wild hedgehogs?

[@tessahardyak1]

No that's incorrect, African Pygmy Hedgehogs should not have fleas or ticks. They do sometimes get mites which you can get treated in the vets. And believe it or not, you're one of few people to actually do actual research, a lot of people say "They're cute" buy it and mistreat it, so.. Thanks :)

[@sierram3772]

Thanks for clearing that up, I thought it was weird haha. I spent 2 more days and night doing research and asked the previous owner/breeder a lot of questions too. Last friday I brought my new hedgehog home and she is still a bit shy but it's going really well! She has a fabulous cage and fleece bedding because the petshop had to order the bedding I wanted, but she seems to love the fleece but I'll be alternating since the fleece does capture the smell a lot and I don't like that haha.

[@DeadRexful]

angelkity1 I can't beleve people do that :( I always research proper care on a pet before i get one.

[@darkye_]

I have a gray hedgehog and whenever I try to pick them up they use telekinesis and fling me across the room. What should I do?

[@Adamski707A]

Hey, I know its older video but wanted to ask, how are hedgies if you move house etc? I'm planning to get one and am currently making a DIY enclosure with about 4sq ft space for it. However I might need to move around soon, I'm nearly finished college and if I cant get a job in this city could end up moving once or twice in the next year or so. The breeder I'm getting from has a long wait so I might be settled by the time I get it. Just wondering if you had any insight into how they handle moves and trips or know any good sources? Lots of conflicting info online. Thanks for your time 🙃

[@plaguewithlove860]

ok I got a question my mom only hates pets because they stink. dose hedgehogs stink like badley. I know u said they don't need a bath like EVERYDAY but I'm just trying to see if they stink

[@veronicatazri9092]

Derek Smith Hedgehogs don't smell at all. Especially if you bathe them and clean the cage. like, ever.

[@niss519]

Derek Smith no smell :) just keep the cage clean.

[@veronicatazri9092]

Spinestein approves _lh3.googleusercontent.com/ysNNsyxgTI1i5MTpbSRm6KwxWLC080fo39mwrgHCwpNk3S6COf1FGyndP_sNTLokU2w01u4xEA_

[@alartan111]

Bullshit answers to very valid question. Hedgehogs definitely smell, their urine and poo smell and without bath they would smell too. And it's quite bad smell. I had lots of different pets and hedgehog actually surprised me with his smell. Also when it runs at night it spreads the smell around. Ultimately hedgehogs aren't naturally clean. It's opposite - they smear smelly things into themselves for some reason. Owner needs to keep them clean himself. But if you will have it clean, pick poo every day, have proper substrate and change it regularly and wash hedgehog monthly it won't smell. Well, there will be a scent but nothing unpleasant.

[@skylermetcalfe3657]

um... I need advice my nana got me a hedgehog from a breeder and what does it mean if it is biting me all the time!!!! because I've had it for at least 2 or 3 years I mean I wear the gloves and it bites through the gloves!!!!!!!!!! what could I do to make it stop biting I really need advice!!!!!

[@earthling1984]

damn. long time to own without it being tame. I've never been bit by a hedgoehog and vast majority of mine were sweerhearts. only real advice is keep it in a very nice cage and handle daily.

[@skylermetcalfe3657]

+Earthling1984 ok great advice

[@earthling1984]

***** African Pygmy Hedgehogs are captive bred and don't live naturally in the USA. It would not survive being let go.

[@earthling1984]

***** most hedgehogs that are being sold today come from long lines of captive bred pets. They may have been shipped over years ago, but, the ones currently being sold as pets are used to living in cages. Their parents and parents parents parents have been captive cage pets. They would not survive in the wild. But, yes, I do agree that we should leave wild animals alone.

[@AMilitantAgnostic]

+Skyler Metcalfe Bullets?

[@CamilleLMacLean]

This is a great video, so informative. Thank you for sharing. She's adorable 💜!

[@usernamealreadyexists2530]

Hey, I loved the video. Amazing tips. I had a question. I have a little dogo at home and she's super friendly and curious. I'm thinking of welcoming a hedgehog into my home soon but I'd like to know more about how to make sure they'll get along. I'd plan on making sure the hedgehog is used to us first and then introduce the dog but I'm not sure how to go about it. I wouldn't want the little creature to feel stressed out in any way. The dog is very tame and she wouldn't hurt her but she'd be curious and she gets jumpy when excited sometimes which might scare the hedgehog. Could you give me some advice please?

[@earthling1984]

I have a dog and two cats. But, hedgehogs do not care to "be friends" with a dog. Shouldn't really let them "play" together.

[@Monteeezy]

The whole video I'm just like "Put her down! She wants to sit, she doesn't want to be in your hands!" Cos you'll put her down for a second and you can see she's like YESSS and then you pick her right back up.

[@earthling1984]

sounds like a personal problem.

[@michellerara453]

+michelle rara is not my name thats my mom's name

[@michellerara453]

+Earthling1984 I really like your videos.. seems like you like pets

[@extremeking425]

+Earthling1984 that is a stupid response i hate when people say that bs

[@ameliashipley9174]

Hedgehogs are just like big hamsters😊

[@brianafoster522]

I would more say a guinea pig is a big hamster..

[@acediamond5399]

+Amelia Shipley They're more like small soft, porcupines. Or giant, moving miniature porcupine figurines.

[@cosmiccatnip5406]

Big spikey hamsters

[@swatman7527]

No more like a Guinea pig with Quills

[@emilianorabre6926]

Amelia Shipley f*** you! Hamsters are shit!

[@mikaylaszabados4060]

omg that was so totes helpful thanks soo much😁

[@samanthayoung6031]

Thanks for the info! I don't normally BUY animals unless it's to get them out of a bad situation...I do lots of reptile rescue...I'm going to get a couple of retired breeders I think....I just love these guys...so question, were VERY hands on in my house with our pets AKA friends as my 6 yr old says will a happy well adjusted hedgehog like being out of his cage more then being in it? will they burrow say in my sweater and go to sleep when tired?

[@earthling1984]

+samantha young If he hedgehog is very tame and well bonded, they do enjoy being out of their cage. The more they are out, the more they will get used to being out.

[@tonysworksMGB]

I taught my hedgehog to make clicking sounds and say “do you know da wae”

[@vikzn1607]

Cringe

[@hyperdash-bz3ui]

Knuckles is not even a hedgehog. Cringe

[@Person-mk7tk]

I think you should’ve taught that to an Echinda

[@lilatsagaraki8520]

Hey! I want to buy a hedgehog for my younger brother who adores them,but I am a bit worried about some things. 1)do they carry any diseases? 2)do they bite? 3)do they need occasional visits from the vet to get vaccines or anything of the sorts? 4) do they smell? (Like bunnies for example)

[@EmilyVanVlack]

I understand you have to wash your hands after playing with the hedgehog

[@newbie3931]

This video helped a lot because I got a hedgehog from someone that was moving and they had him for two years so I got him and I was worried that if I got super busy and didn’t have enough time to socialize with him (when that happens I make sure he has water and food) for about a week or so it wouldn’t be good for him, and now I know when I should give him a bath because the people we got him from said about once a week but I haven’t been doing that I’ve only given him a bath when he needs it :3

[@katiefayedavenport5351]

VERY helpful!!

[@breezymoore9211]

is it better to get a female hedgehog or a male?

[@grace-mo5sv]

katy rose Well if you got a male and a female the female would like to have a baby's if you got 2 males they would fight for dominate if you got a female then got another female nothing would happen but they would have company so I suggest getting a female

[@thatsneakydude5316]

or an male with no female

[@earthling1984]

Even females should be kept alone. So just get one. I haven't noticed any difference in temperment of males vs females.

[@rexormg]

Ive seen nice and mean ones of both sexes , like the other commentors said, unless your trying to breed them just pick a nice one regardless of sex (although in my opinion the grumpy ones are absolutely adorable as well)

[@nataliamateo4353]

when you were caring him he was like what were am i😅😅😅😅

[@localbiggin1645]

Natalia mateo what is life?

[@ndxdirectorscut]

i have a cat that... likes to attack small animals, and im looking to buy a hedgehog, what should i do with the cage im preparing? i need some sort of overhang.

[@olaposuszna6425]

Hey, just one question, if I go on holiday for more than a week like 10 days or more, but no more than 2 weeks, would it be ok for a hedgehog if give him a really big amount of food and water? Btw, love your hedgehog, she is really cute

[@jungkookoppa7112]

I have a question if a hedgehog bit me would it hurt like when you got a small boo boo? (sorry for my bad grammar)

[@wendywaters7521]

They typically do not bite, they quill up to defend themselves, when they quill up if feels like being stuck with a toothpick, it is not painful really.

[@jungkookoppa7112]

oh thanks, but my hedgehog hates me, when I go to him he hisses and quills up

[@jungkookoppa7112]

yeah he is super scared, he is always under a blanket, when I cough he hiss and gets scared. but thank anyway

[@lilboers7736]

I was bite by mine and it was really cute lol, he just wanted to see what I taste like. It feels like a week pinch

[@kenworthNH]

I think he is assuming Julia is a little girl? By her use of the term "boo boo".

[@meganeve8627]

how can i buy a hedgehog from you?

[@earthling1984]

Sorry I don't currently sell hedgehogs :(

[@meganeve8627]

Earthling1984 aw, man. thanks for the quick reply!

[@XiBMCiX]

just look for a breeder

[@253parawhore]

JAY PARKKKKKK

[@slaterslater.]

which places can you keep hedgehogs and are there different types of hedgehogs you can own or not own cause I live in California

[@dee0630]

I see a lot of people using fleece as bedding instead of aspen or Care fresh, and I was wondering if that will be safe for if it gets cold ?

[@TheModernPainter]

Can hedgehogs swim in water?

[@BroncoBoy89]

Yes, they can. Watch some videos of them taking a bath.

[@TheModernPainter]

Bronco Turbo someone's gotta tell Sega that hedgehogs can swim

[@araynova]

Rings get LOST like a MOTHERFU****!

[@toad7395]

wait soo.... does it hurt if you touch hedgehogs i dont really know since ya know cartoons

[@earthling1984]

+Ced Rickets (CoolZloot) Doesn't hurt

[@rustyonrye4919]

why is sonic so spikey when he is happy?

[@oliviawestwood3498]

You haven't seen Sonic with tensed-up quills... He literally gains spikes on his head.

[@2good4fuel24]

Hey I was thinking of buying one but I am not sure. What did you use for the lither??? Please reply !

[@Justin-yc3eb]

When he told the Hedgehog to say byebye I actually was expecting him to say bye. Got damn XD

[@TalibanzMac]

sanic

[@cesarmelendez8398]

I hate sanic to me he doesn't exist

[@TalibanzMac]

+Cesar Melendez lol

[@hamham1498]

@DON'T READ MY PROFILE PICTURE yea

[@nonkonform1st]

saTAnic?

[@gabriellanielsen2193]

So, im getting an albino hedgehog. Is it safe for it to go out in the sun? And is it even safe for it to walk with a leash? Or however you spell a leash. 😂😂

[@earthling1984]

yes, yes

[@princessdesigns8439]

What about wild hedgehogs . How do you get them to trust you I have a wild hedgehog living in my garden and I put out food for it but it seems to be very nervous when I go up to it.

[@EmilyVanVlack]

You leave them be, Brian May has written a lot about wild hedgehogs. Leave food and water out.

[@pjdfolks8002]

Going to buy a hedgehog soon I bought a enclosure 4x4x7 online what should I do first once I have both?