Hedgehog Care Guide for Beginners

[@DocBrewskie]

My daughter has been watching hedgehog videos for weeks. I’ve been researching them for weeks. I think I may get us one for her birthday in may.

[@petopedia_]

Thanks for sharing your valuable comment with us. That's fantastic news. Hope your little one is gonna love her new pet. Watch our video about: How to Build a Hedgehog House: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pImsaWhtj8Son80 Hope this video will help you take good care of them. Stay tuned for more!

[@lsfys]

Cal you get meeeeeee one

[@Mrjellyfishy1]

Make sure to watch out for salmonella and other zoonotic diseases that they can carry and transmit

[@aceisaperson]

@@Mrjellyfishy1 what are the symptoms? I’m also getting a hedgehog soon.

[@Mrjellyfishy1]

@@aceisaperson dehydration, weight loss, and lack of appetite. You can also get these diseases

[@ian6197na]

Thank you for the help. I have researched a lot about hedgehogs and didnt know about half of these things. I didnt know that they needed so much care. Again, thank you so much, i was about to get a hedgehog, this really helped.❤️

[@petopedia_]

I'm so glad!

[@fredinevinci7484]

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[@tictac6744]

The cage isn’t right. Metal cages they can climb and really hurt themselves. They shouldn’t use a water bottle they need a bowl. Hedgehog food isn’t the best for them, cat food is better as it gives better protein.

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[@Beef_jerky_official]

What kind of cat food would you recommend? Kitten, normal, wet?

[@tictac6744]

@@Beef_jerky_official dry cat food I like the brands purina one adult in chicken and iams adult 1+

[@JusTbLaZeJr1]

purina is a really cheap brand

[@JazChristinaa]

Yeah and she left out heating lamps

[@scottstots7238]

Best food I’ve found with my little girl is fromm cat food with 1 or 2 super worms mixed in. Not a lot of studies go into hedgehog specific food so I go for the high end cat food bits.

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[@endeavor1664]

That’s a bit like ferrets then! (Minus the bugs 😂)

[@subrinareyes6848]

Which one of Fromm cat ?

[@scottstots7238]

@@subrinareyes6848 the Fromm adult gold dry cat food is what I use but any of their gold labeled dry cat foods will work.

[@subrinareyes6848]

@@scottstots7238 thank youu

[@elizaminnaar2191]

Long text below// I've recently become a new first time hedgehog momma, I never expected to become one, my little one was a surprise from someone really close to me(my mom's boyfriend). I've got the basics, toys,cage,potty area ect ect, we plan to buy his wheel soon tho! I'm 16,I've grown up with dogs,cats,fish all those usual pets you know, now here comes this little fella and I got the jist of it quick enough, his feeding and his grooming(nails not yet, I'll likely take him to an exotic pets vet for trimmings when the time comes) The lady who owned him before coupdnt properly take care of him,so,she didnt provide all the daily requirements ect for him, yet she gave me some tips and intructions but this lady scared me half to death and back, I got super anxious since she made it sound like accidentally giving him one worm too many would make him drop dead right there,so she already made me all the more nervous to work with this little guy. But I've had him...almost a week now, I've done quite a bit of research to find out do's and donts, which helped me through his first bath which,was highly succesfull actually! It was the first time I got to actually hold him in my hands to place him in the tub and take him out, I opened up to him more that day. I was scared to death of picking him up and accidentally dropping him or hurting him, its getting better day by day, I don't expect the relationship to be top tier in one week, I know it takes time and I'm willing to sit and take it day by day with him,after all its new to the both of us,and he's still young,my boy is only 6 months old, I'm not sure if it counts for something or not! Anyhow, I wanna figure out how to bond with him more, I jnow hedgehogs are naturally grumpy little guys but I wanna show him I care and I wanna get him to relax a bit more towards me, last night I was able to pick him up again, but tonight he was really not co-operstive, perhaps because I woke him up so he was more grumpy but I'm trying to for a start get at least 30 minutes of pure bonding time with him,I cant find much online or anything that really help me without getting too fast for me, I wanna take baby steps with him, for both of us. I wanna know what I can do to help him grow a bit more comfortable or,something. Again I cant find much on the affection side that seem to stand out with me, not much for me as a complete newbie mom anyhow- I have a few questions, honestly tips and advice in general would be fantastic too on what I could do. I don't want to rush him, nor myself. Sometimes during out bonding too,well,its not that uncommon for me, he goes to sleep, and tonight I had him in his blanket on my lap,and he fell asleep,I remained dead still not to bother him,now I was curious..just leaving him so he sleeps like that,would it help? In a bonding sense, in a sense of having him get used to me... I really wanna do this right,I'm determined to. But I can't unless I don't really know what works or what doesn't. If anyone has any advice or tips,(or answers to my question-) I would appreciate them! Thank you UPDATE: I think we're improving,he doesnt puff much anymore and he uncurls himself a lot faster when I have bonding time with him!

[@whimzyz]

My brother when in Africa caught a wild one and had it as a group pet and as he was leaving taught the guys coming in how to take care of him

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[@Shack01]

thats a sure good way to get arrested in africa for poaching, its not advisable to approach any of our wild animals, some species might get you shot under the right circumstances, like rhino or pangolin, poaching here is a serious problem , and a lot of times the rangers can be trigger happy, but the circumstances they operate in is a heavy burden to carry to save the animals

[@SacralCrown]

A baby hedgehog was found on the street by a biker and he put him the grass next to my car where I found him snoozing, now it's my duty to take care of him. Any and all tips appreciated!

[@Bom.3d]

howa it going

[@LunaSolaste]

Hedgies actually need a 4 ft by 4 ft enclosure due to their nocturnal and active nature!

[@petopedia_]

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[@Jideaohn]

Minimum

[@Mangoo88]

For the maker of this video: Make a choice what hedgehog you are preferring to because European hedgehogs and African hedgehogs are very different!! The only things that they have in common is: ● that they are nocturnal, meaning that you have to let them sleep at daytime. Never disturb them, it causes stress. ● They are lactose intollerant, meaning NO milk. ●They are travellers, they need to be able to run ● And they need a heathpad to sleep on a nice warm bed. ● They need chinchilla sand to 'wash' themselves in. ● They aren't rodents. They have teeth like dogs or cats and they can bite. ● Never clean their cage just once a week. Clean it every day!! Hedgehogs are dirty animals and will poop where they go. ● and last but not least, wash your hands after handling them!! For African pygmy hedgehogs: ●DISCLAIMER: African hedgehogs are overbreeded animals. They are prone to cancer, WHS and they can carry salmonella. Also they're tropical animals and if you keep them as pets, they are probaply not in Africa. We have different diseases their body isn't uses to. Use a glass terrarium. It keeps the warmth in and avoids cold air coming in. They are tropical and need the warmt ● They DON'T go into hibernation!! If your hedgehog is cold, warm it up with your body heath cause they WILL die. ● Also their tongue van get stuck when they drink from a bottle (counts for every animal). ● Cat kibbles ate the most healthy food. Never feed them canned food or 'hedgehog' food because that is based on european hedgehogs and their nutrition is different. It's best to soak it in water cause their teeth are very tiny and easy to break. ● Only feed them about 3 mealworms a week. Mealworms are very nutritious and can cause osteoperosis when given too much! ● Use fleece blankets for groundcovering. Their feet are too tiny and too round for woodchips or gravel resulting in pain, not wanting to run and even wounds. ● Maximum amount of washing them is once in 2 weeks! They are African so they are used to dry environments. ● add a big wheel to run in. They need to get their energy flowing cause they are awake the whole year! ● And if you notice something about your hedgehog, never hesitate and go to the vet! Now for European hedgehogs: ● You shouldn't keep them in a cage. They aren't pets at all. But if you see one during winter, or summer on daytime, ALWAYS check if they are healthy (skinny, dehidrated, slow). If they are unhealthy, take them to the sanctuary or the vet. If you cannot do that fast, take them in, give them a short, warm bath with just water, no soap, to remove the fleas. You don't want fleas in your house. For housing: ● Use a glass terrarium as well as their feet are way bigger and they can climb. ●They go into hibernation during winter but make sure their terrarium is also nice and warm. Never wake them up! ● These hedgehog eat a variation of bugs, but feed them cat kibbles as well for nutrition. ● it's also best to use fleece as ground covering for their bed but these hedgehogs have actual toes and they can dig. Add some leaves, sand or soil for a rich environment. ● And last but not least, don't domesticate them. They need to be back in the wild after hibernation with a full stomach to mate as the hedgehog populstion around the globe isn't so fancy. Though its best to just bring it to the vet or sanctuary whenever you can cause wild animals bring parasytes, also inside of their body like worms. They need to be treated for it. If you have questions, you can always ask me.

[@petopedia_]

Thanks for sharing these insightful info about hedgehog!

[@gracekitchener1694]

Thank you too. I have a hedgehog that keeps coming into my house. Do you think he wants to hibernate here..thanks

[@Mangoo88]

@@petopedia_ your welcome!

[@Mangoo88]

I wrote a whole text but I accidently deleted it😭 It could be that he is looking for shelter for hibernation. You can check his weight (healthy is between 800 and 1200 gr). and because it is the time that hedgehogs go into hibernation, they should weigh a bit more. Be careful cause wild animals can carry fleas and parasytes in case you have pets. Best thing to do is feed him some dry cat kibbles, some water and take him to a vet that is experienced with hedgehogs or a wildlife sanctuary. They can test him on worms and other diseases and treat it immediately cause they have equipment and meds that we do not have. and if you cannot go to the vet in the upcoming days for example, then you can take him in for a safe space to sleep. You can always place a hedgehog house from wood (not from reed because it can cause mold on the hedgehog) in your garden with some straw or shredded newspaper so hedgehogs feel welcome and find a safe spot to sleep😊let me know how it is going!😄

[@lav_eyui]

Omg ty!!! i’m getting a hedgie and this is really helpful especially the health part!!!

[@WindWill29]

My aunt gave me one of her baby's as a surprise so now I've gotta learn

[@petopedia_]

Wow, that sounds great. Good luck for your team! ✨

[@JavaPROx]

I can’t wait to get mine!!

[@brooklynwolthoff914]

I really like this cause I might get a Hedgehog for my birthday

[@petopedia_]

Wow, that's really nice! Good wishes for you

[@11EdYi11DrQwartz]

I like that people say Exotic but here in romania i see them on the streets

[@petopedia_]

Wow! Didn't know the fact. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@Christmasforever12]

The hedgehog ive been thinking about tetiing is 10 weeks old is he young enough for me to start training then to like to be held??

[@saraswathitradersandexport3385]

Super my dear...Nice video you have putted...This is Aadhithiya from India

[@petopedia_]

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[@aiden1914]

Thanks

[@13thcentury]

I wish I watched this vid an hour ago 😅 I put a kipper out for the cat, and a hoggie (we call it sonic) came up and got stuck in. Loved it. Then proceeded to pig out on the calciworms. 😅 Piggy wig 😅😅😅

[@petopedia_]

Thanks for watching! ✨

[@13thcentury]

@@petopedia_ 👍

[@TugsjargalBatbayar]

thank u so muchh it helped a lot

[@petopedia_]

Thanks for watching and appreciating our efforts! It really encourages a small team like us! 💕

[@segasonicfan2010]

yo sonic spin dash

[@dannakoontz330]

Thank yoou for the info. Im going to get a hedgehog soon!

[@petopedia_]

Glad I could help!

[@Quirkalicious_07]

i wanna save up from my summer job to get one. i love hedgehogs and i’ve been wanting one for years. i also love sonic the hedgehog so i might inspire the name by a character. i have a jumping spider as a pet but i want like an active pet. idk when ill get one but i want to cos their so cute so im doing my research in hope i give my future hedgehog the best life

[@petopedia_]

That's awesome! Saving up for a hedgehog sounds like a great plan. Naming them after a Sonic character is a fun idea! Best of luck with your research, and I hope your future hedgehog has the best life on Petopedia! 🦔🌟

[@Dat1eevee]

I want a hedgehog because i watched the sonic movie

[@petopedia_]

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[@devspriyajayananda362]

Faker ever

[@devspriyajayananda362]

Not the real eevee

[@officerpothead935]

@@devspriyajayananda362 SHUT THE HELL UP

[@Maiqthelair0]

qesion is it normal for my heghog to eat her brothes spines that have vallen off

[@petopedia_]

No, it's not normal, because it is fairly common for hedgehogs to eat their own kind! Perhaps the only exception is the mother hedgehog may do it, if they are disturbed!

[@EllasVlogs326]

What kind of cat kibble do I give mine?

[@justhere3571]

Wow good to know ❤️💯

[@petopedia_]

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[@Hedgehogger191]

This is the video #190 in my Hedgehog video list ℂ𝕠𝕟𝕘𝕣𝕒𝕥𝕤

[@ED---209]

Those are not tumors...those are ticks!

[@MrWolf12278]

Im maby gone get one tomorrow yay

[@MrWolf12278]

Im getting 2 that 2/3 weeks old

[@petopedia_]

That is awesome! Thanks for sharing with us! ✨

[@MrWolf12278]

@@petopedia_ i got 2 babies a boy and a girl but the boy sleeps the while time and sab me lol but not at night the girl is awake day and night and she fell cuz she keeps jumping lol

[@liamwhitaker3407]

Can u have the with cats?

[@petopedia_]

Having them with cats might be a bit chaotic! So, our suggestion is to keep them separately!

[@samchan1031]

any hedgehog swimming tutorial

[@petopedia_]

Hedgehogs are natural swimmers. They don't need any training for that.

[@hypersaiyan7102]

Sonic: …

[@ttrez]

#1 fan

[@bananathehedgehog]

I NEED to make notes on this video because it is so helpful I'm getting a hedgehog tommorrow and I need tips thank you so much

[@petopedia_]

Glad it was helpful!

[@martinprajzner2620]

this IS so yousfull

[@darthhoglit1287]

Not trying to be rude or whatever, but this video contains a lot of false information.🦔

[@petopedia_]

glad it was helpful!! Hope you will like the other videos. Stay Tuned.

[@arlo7759]

Then could u tell me real care cuz I'm getting one soon

[@DetectiveBree]

I don’t know if this video is reliable as they mentioned rabbits belong in cages.. they don’t..

[@yesterdaytech9569]

When I was a kid, I used to turcher my hedgehog after a month of ownership my mom let me throw it out of are moving car into the passing woods....

[@QueenfluffWasHere]

I only watched this video for the hedgehogs

[@petopedia_]

Thanks for watching!

[@QueenfluffWasHere]

THEY ARE SO CUTE

[@christian_7500]

Nature’s shoe scrubber.

[@klwdude100]

hegdehogs cant eat snails or dogfood i ask a vet and they said they will get sick

[@dharshungovender7571]

I had one but he died when my son was 6😢😢😢

[@guacofortnite5961]

Good to know

[@petopedia_]

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[@Troispetitsnains]

I don't like cages for animals. I prefer natural enclosures.

[@LMN764]

God criated all the creatures. But hedgehogs must be created by fairies... so cute and adorable they are! ❤🦔❤ But I guess, it's better keep them in the Nature.

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[@guacofortnite5961]

Lolsoooo cute

[@molliewayt8213]

So much of the info in here is wrong

[@LucidDreamsShorts]

Like what? I just wanna know

[@cdawgggg656]

The climbing things in cage are NOT good for hedgehog!

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[@sneaks9150]

@@petopedia_ thank you for responding to legitimate grievances to your information with bullshit empty regards

[@1MartialArtsGhost]

If you wanted to give someone who has a TBI a Hedgehog for a pet, would you recommend or suggest giving them a male or female Hedgehog 🦔 or does it matter ?! Which gender is the most calm & easier to handle or take care of or are both genders basically the same?!

[@petopedia_]

Choosing a hedgehog for someone with a TBI? Don't stress about gender; just spend time with the little spiky friend to see if they vibe well-it's all about their unique personality, whether boy or girl! 🦔💕

[@1MartialArtsGhost]

@@petopedia_ THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH! I seriously appreciate you & I also appreciate your help & advice! “1” of my martial arts students is a multiple TBI survivor & here very recently he has become very much interested in Hedgehogs 🦔 & having 1 for a pet…. And I’m trying everything I can to find & get as much HELPFUL information as I possibly can! From everything I’ve seen & read so far, they seem to be very easy going sweet & friendly…& BEYOND GORGEOUS!!! 💙 🦔 Thank You again.. Wishing you a very peaceful night & a blessed rest of the week!

[@xBloodxFangx]

I stopped watching when you recommended those HORRIBLE small cages. They are not good enough for guinea pigs, or even a hamster.

[@jellyninja6894]

They didn’t exactly say a recommended cage just a cage that would be suitable for a hamster or Guinea pig if I’m not mistaken

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[@cdawgggg656]

RIGHTTT!! She isn’t giving out right information !😃👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿

[@martinprajzner2620]

your will be yousfull in 2025 becus i will get a new hedgehog

[@devspriyajayananda362]

Not real eve

[@petopedia_]

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[@Bishop1988]

😢 I FOUND ONE OUTSIDE BEING ATTACKED BY BADGER BOUGHT IT IN PUT IT IN A OPEN BASKET WITH A THICK JUMPER IT'S ALL I HAVE 😢GAVE HIM COCONUT AND HAM FROM MY FRIDGE

[@petopedia_]

Aww, you're such a kind hearted! Your kindness is really appreciable! Kudos from the animal world!

[@Jesuslovesyou0316]

Father God loves you so much! John 3:16✝️

[@carlinkag2525]

Didn't even say how long they live

[@petopedia_]

The average lifespan of hedgehog is 2 to 5 years! You can watch this as well, kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKPTfZ-Qhs97i80

[@Nn-3]

Keeping living cockroaches in your house? Is that safe? 😬

[@petopedia_]

You can put them into the cage!

[@foxystinks1]

WILL MY CAT EAT MY HEDGEHOG?