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

[@blood_rose_queen]

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

[@Sonic61027]

@@blood_rose_queen 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

[@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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@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*

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@Jägermeister_42ndArmoured]

Me too! My ex called him big 🧐sir

[@optimism8948]

lucky

[@rkhazzz]

"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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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 :)

[@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!!

[@sethm8432]

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

[@Groovynew22]

Lmao!!

[@Camsquid]

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[@lochrxs]

+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..

[@lochrxs]

Seth Marose That is why it doesnt go fast

[@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

[@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 😊

[@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.

[@puggypug4345]

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

[@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

[@thesignof33]

Even I felt dizzy just by watching it.

[@helendavidson2186]

Chaotic Horizon

[@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

[@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_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

[@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.

[@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 :/*

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@MyDailyDevotion]

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

[@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

[@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?

[@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

[@queen6092]

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

[@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

[@kokocrunchish]

HEDGIES ARE TOO CUTE

[@skylapetersen4795]

+jo dallas I agree 100%

[@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?"

[@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.

[@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.

[@irithyllknight]

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

[@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

[@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

[@Justin-yc3eb]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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*

[@karolinenavarsete6925]

She seems to love being shown off. “Here I am internet and I’m a good girl!” 😍

[@TheCodedtestament]

I have a Hedgehog who's sarcastic . He collects gold rings and emeralds. His favorite food is chili dogs and his best friend is a fox.

[@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

[@TalibanzMac]

sanic

[@cesarmelendez8398]

I hate sanic to me he doesn't exist

[@TalibanzMac]

+Cesar Melendez lol

[@hamham1498]

@@CyanQuiz yea

[@nonkonform1st]

saTAnic?

[@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

[@Archiebolts]

I got my hedgehog when she was about 11 weeks...and surprisingly she is very social and whenever you put her down she'll run back to you

[@earthling1984]

Unitaters Yup. All my hogs are calm tame and nice. Lots of bad breeders out there. Glad you found one who was raised well.

[@kristenmadsen2703]

This hedgehog is so adorable! She's like a lil cinnamon bun

[@ancraw2011]

Sooooo cute! I'm in love! Lol

[@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

[@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

[@youareright4480]

*Hedgehog face* 1:26: BRUH, STOP LIFTING ME

[@TariqYasiinProd]

From my experience, they all can be nice and peaceful as long as they believe they're safe.

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@therealgemsoda]

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)

[@lynnnoland7233]

You deffinetly want to watch for the signs of a healthy hedgehog so these video's are worth it.

[@brielleohara8356]

This is like the nicest hedgehog ever, mine is not at all like this and we have been socializing him for a year now!

[@earthling1984]

Well, properly socialized and kept hedgehogs will be nice from the time you get them. If they aren't calm and tame and easy to handle upon purchase, that just means the breeder was no good. A quality breeder will sell quality pets. You wouldn't buy a cat or dog that bites, but, people often buy small animals that are scared or aggressive. Also, often times people get pets without proper knowledge on their care and how to keep them. Buying from bad breeders just lets those bad breeders keep breeding, abusing their animals, selling too early, not socializing the babies, and doing it just for money. Not buying poorly raised pets means these bad breeders will go out of business. Only buy quality socialized pets from good breeders. That being said, the owners also need to be knowledgeable. You don't know how many times I see animals being cared for so wrongly. If you want a pet, research extensively. Then, research more. Then, research more. Finally, get the pet. Within a year of daily handling this hedgehog should be calm and tame (even if it came from a bad breeder). Hedgehogs don't like loud noises, fast movements, or being forced to do anything. Calm, daily handling and treat offering is all that is needed. They should be out of their cage at least an hour a day. Use gloves or a small box (like a large shoebox) to handle them until they are calm. Offer treats, be very calm. It can take months to tame a poorly raised hedgehog, but, after a year, it should be fully calm by now..

[@brielleohara8356]

Ya so you know that video you made? "How to Handle & Tame a mean / aggressive / scared hedgehog?" He's like that, but he never bites or stays balled up, and he sleeps on me sometimes, I guess I shouldn't have said this is the nicest hedgehog, maybe more like the least scared/skittish hedgehog. Also I have done a lot of research, and I am still doing research, (obviously, I'm here watching your videos). Unfortunately there isn't really an authority on hedgehogs, there are a lot of websites, many of which have very conflicting info. I would think that a veterinarian would be a good source, but even some of those had bad info. like using a wood hut/hideout. He seemed very nice when I got him from the breeder btw, he didn't bite or ball up or anything. Anyway, I got him a snuggle scarf so that he's snuggled up on my chest and I've been singing to him and that seemed to help him calm down. Thanks for the videos, very helpful. :)

[@nataliamateo4353]

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

[@localbiggin1645]

Natalia mateo what is life?

[@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.

[@zachtamele7356]

in Africa , we let them roam freely in the natural habitats ,the wild .

[@Nasauniverse001]

They should be out in the gardens, in the wild. Lovely things. One evening we heard such a lot of scraping and thumping coming from the hedge. Out popped a hedgehog, just sauntered off calm as you like. I thought it was going to be a badger for all the noise he was making. Lol

[@earthling1984]

Yeah, in the UK you guys have European Hedgehogs living wild. In the USA we don't. We have many other animals such as squirrels, skunks, racoons, possums, deer, coyotes, bears, elk, etc., etc., etc.. We keep African Pygmy hedgehogs as pets. They aren't wild here and are only cage pets in the USA.

[@DarkShroom]

wow, i don't normally like the idea of pets but that thing looks adorable

[@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".

[@erinbenjamin1]

honesty, i think the hedgehog really wanted to get down from his hands

[@erinbenjamin1]

Thanks for replying! :)

[@anthonyromero5055]

You give really nice advice Earthling thank you now I know to not buy 2 week old hedgehogs :P.

[@earthling1984]

2 week is insanely young! any breeder selling that young should not be aloud to keep pets! 10 weeks at the youngest, preferably 3 months!

[@anthonyromero5055]

Thanks for the advice!

[@SCharlesDennicon]

These creatures are oddly adorable.

[@hongthao8465]

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

[@earthling1984]

Thanks! And welcome!

[@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?

[@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.

[@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****!

[@835chef9]

wow yours is so calm

[@SuperstarPopcorn]

Instructions unclear, ended up with a hedgehog that is faster than the speed of sound

[@taylorekstrom113]

I really want a hedgehog but they are illegal in California

[@lilly_oskoui_1331]

I'm from California and they are legal here there has been no reason to make them illegal

[@taylorekstrom113]

Lilly oskoui Ok thank you

[@RWBYraikou888]

+Taylor Ekstrom Their illegality is the worst here in Pennsylvania.

[@jeffalv6176]

so are guns in 8 year old californian kid's pockets... so the right answer to you is this: "buy one anyway" period!

[@ConspiracySundays]

Hedgehogs are legal to own where I live, but can't be sold here :( I hate Ottawa!

[@kaiillahennderson3503]

But Its Not illegal In the Country i Live in .

[@HinaKuran]

Yea would have to go to Quebec or other places to find breeders :l

[@kaiillahennderson3503]

I know how you feel:\

[@smushball123]

You can just find a Canadian Hedgehog breeder that ships their hedgehogs.

[@HinaKuran]

thanks for the advice :) but I would want to handle my hedgehog is before getting one and i don't really like the idea of shipping hedgehog. I can always drive to the place... just take a long time.

[@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.

[@madilynliptak3244]

Hey I have a quick question do hedgehogs and cats get along with each other?

[@earthling1984]

No, they are not animals that should be playing together.

[@madilynliptak3244]

Thx I want a hedgehog but it says it can spread a disease is it true, I looked it up on google and Salmonella has spread to 17 people

[@earthling1984]

@@madilynliptak3244 Many animals can have this. Just be careful and wash hands after handling.

[@madilynliptak3244]

Earthling1984 thanks sorry for asking questions have a good night

[@earthling1984]

@@madilynliptak3244 Never be sorry about asking questions! Have a good night!

[@mizosis]

Take care of your hedgehogs. Make sure to feed it rings and chili dogs, let it run on tracks, and let it make animal friends. If the hedgehog isn't able to explore, it'll break into a spin dash and break your stuff.

[@mrBIGGUY137]

like sonic?

[@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

[@jillmasters1373]

No one likes a dried hedgehog

[@Renegade0056]

I know this is kinda weird but.....you sound like Jahova, one of KYRSp33dy's friends.

[@MegaKarl7]

Not weird but random

[@Tomboycarol]

Awww she is lovely bless her

[@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

[@haileydipirro6398]

THATS A REALLY FAT HEDGEHOG HAHA oops caps

[@PWILLYBEAST52]

WHat the heck is that thing

[@smollilsquish6981]

Its called a hedgehog. And your the one who clicked the video. -.-

[@PWILLYBEAST52]

Siberiankitten 101 That thing is so ugly

[@gamer3galaxy320]

They're cuter than you.

[@PWILLYBEAST52]

Gamer3Galaxy Ill send you a pic of myself

[@smollilsquish6981]

+Frexcy well everyone has their own point of view.

[@frankielynn666]

I adopted a hedgie from an okd roomate and have loved him ever since, very friendly like this one here and just a great lil creature in general! Going to watch more of your vids, im curious about what you can give them for treats?!

[@frankielynn666]

I have read a bit online but every site says something different so i haven't tried to give him any foods besides his usual dry cat food.

[@earthling1984]

Hello. Well, sounds like all is going great with your hedgehog! Every hedgehog I kept lived over 6 years, and, a few lived over 8 years! About 80%, perhaps more, of their diet was dry cat food with freezedried mealworms mixed in. I only used and suggest high quality cat food brands (for hedgehogs, and cats)! I prefer Royal Canin, Blue Buffalo, or Instinct. I get freezedried mealworms from either the pet store, or online in bulk for much less cost. I just sprinkle some mealworms into the dry cat food. None of my hedgehogs really seemed to go after live insects, but, they ate the mealworms up! As for treats, my favorite for many types of pets is home baked or boiled chicken. Get a pack of chicken breasts from the store. Cook them all up (350F for 40minutes in the oven, or, boil for about 25 minutes). Use no seasoning. let cool after cooking then cut into cat food size pieces. Put into a couple plastic bags and freeze some, and keep one bag in the fridge. Use as you want. You can feed some banana, apple, or carrot as well. Some even enjoy asparagas and other veggies too.

[@frankielynn666]

Earthling1984 Thank you so much for the information!!! Can't wait to see if he likes bananas :)

[@sandmtnirishred]

Garfunkle the Hedgehog has been with us almost 4 years. He picked me out. The guy had them from 6 to 9 weeks old and let me get them used to me and he liked me best. He runs around my place with the cats and rabbit; he and Bunz and the Siamese hang out together. I had to go out of town for about a week(a Steamfitter friend got hurt at work and I took his son up so they could do the surgery) and my stepson and his wife stayed at my place while i was gone and his home got broken and we weren't even sure if he was still in my cabin. Scared the crap out of me when I found him. Since then he just does his thing. I take him with me sometimes in a pocket or pouch. He had a blast at my friend who lives in these woods on a creek with bulldogs everywhere. He can turn indestructible faster than a litter of 5 month old bulldogs can bounce; got all cocky about it lol.

[@erickaarcher7459]

I have done so much reasearch on hedgehogs but am always open to learning more i cant but on yet because I live in a none pet friendly apartment. I also live in utah and plan to buy from prickle farms. I have gone up to them and i trust them