My Lesser Tenrec’s Cage & Heating (Not A Hedgehog)

[@ToriLynnPPH]

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[@Lunalis_610]

He is SO ADORABLE. Look at him eating those wormies! 😭😍 I didn't even know these creatures existed. The cage looks amazing.

[@Loveofpets]

Finn is so cute! He has a nice set up. Glad to see that you want the best for your pets

[@useranonymous1331]

I say leave his pouch. It helps people get good idea of what Finn loves 💕 and could help aid others with ideas for their own Lesser Tenrecs (or other Tenrec types). That’s more important than aesthetic in my book 😉. And yes, more Finn videos! I could watch him eat those worms for a good 10 minutes (the little chewing sounds?! 💕), butttt that could just be me and my weird self lol!

[@jessicakelley9695]

Lol just leave the nintendo pouch. Its cute and the cage doesnt have to be only things that fit the theme. Also, If Finn doesn't care or notice then that's good enough for me.

[@Creampuf1977]

He is not lesser! He's just as good as any other tenrec!

[@crestedgecko6122]

i cant tell if your joking i hope u are

[@ismailshah7003]

@@crestedgecko6122 She is :P

[@Br3ndalee19]

He’s such a handsome boy!!! Love him

[@nicolebezanson8734]

Tori Flnn's cage looks amazing,awesome job,love it and sweet little Flnn 😊❤️😍😘

[@lorih6375]

I love the cage. Love it. He is precious ❤️

[@TheFurryFriends]

His cage looks amazing! Also, I love him so much! Who would have thought that seeing such a little animal eat bugs would be so cute?

[@oookimaiya3317]

Hi Tori i was wondering if i could put fake grass at the bottom of my tenrec's cage?

[@Ashleyselsewhere]

Finn is SO cute ❤️ Loving the cage!

[@MotherOfWednesday]

Amazon sells smaller wire platforms that hook on to the bars. I cover them and create lots of ledges to the critter nation..

[@colmdalton8511]

i think i have that zilla fixture and i could swap the light, i had to unscrew the back but it worked

[@zehlua]

Let! Him! Have! His! Favourite! Sack! 💚

[@tracilord4854]

Great Job! I like it! & who cares what other people think about it not matching. If your pet enjoys it then you should leave it. Tfs! ❤😘

[@hairlesscatsarebetterthany3222]

Do those types if wheels work for hedgehogs as well? My hedgehog has a wheel that is very large, on an angle higher than the green one you have, and overall harder to clean. (Bucket Wheel) Just wondering because it looks so much easier to clean! 🧼 🧽

[@ToriLynnPPH]

Yes, hedgehogs can use a 12” flying saucer! They aren’t very sturdy for a hedgehog though since they’re much bigger. People have found they have to replace them periodically.

[@wembley_2086]

Hi! I just adopted a hedgie (names him Quillie Nelson). He is two. His previous owner did not have time to handle him this past year due to being pregnant. He is very feisty and does not want to be touched. I watched you video on how to pick them up correctly. He jumps puffs up and grunts at me. I did hand feed him a few meal worms , he loves those. But I can’t bond, I can’t hold him. He has bitten twice. I am determined to give him a better life and to bond with him. I even bought a bonding pouch. Could you give me any advice? Thank you!

[@catfaith8789]

i’m going through the same thing currently and i pick mine up with a shirt that has my scent and i put her bath to wash her and i don’t know if it was that she hated the bath but she allowed me to pick her up lol. i also let her out in the day to explore and get used to the area and i try to pick her up as much as possible and it seems to be working slowly, i did research and it says it can take months for hedgehogs to get used to you and i’ve had mine for about a month and a half...just takes a lot of patience and time, think of it from their point of view it’s new scents, surroundings etc so it’ll take awhile especially if they weren’t really handled a lot

[@freysummerstar]

I read on a lot of pages that those saucer wheels are very dangerous for their backs? Is that correct? Otherwise, the cage is beautiful!!

[@alaynasurdock8831]

Love the cage! Feel free to leave the pouch. If he loves it I love it. 😊

[@MotherOfWednesday]

Bass equipment makes 3" deep stainless steel pans for the the floors and shelves of the critter nation. They are spendy but absolutely worth it in my opinion. I use them for my both of my rats triple critter nations. They are easy to sanitize, great for loose bedding without the drawbacks of the tubs. They also sell 6" urine gaurds that attach to the bars of the cage. I use those on the back and side walls (but not the front) for extra protective height.

[@susanwaltman2607]

Do you have the Midwest Ferret and Critter Nation cages? If so, what size pans fit them?

[@madisondixon1623]

he’s so precious 😭

[@jennypherespinosa581]

Hello, what humidity do you keep in his cage?

[@georgiaprice4490]

Are the plants real or artificial? I hope You will answer this

[@Eddiig]

Where did you get him ?

[@shaelinlombard4247]

Hi Tori! I know this question isn't related to the video, but I had a question for you. I am trying to convince my parents to let me get a crested gecko and my mom says probably and my dad says maybe. I told them that I will buy everything and I'm also getting storage so all of the supplies can stay in my room and it won't be cluttered downstairs. Any tips on how to get them to say yes? By the way, I am 14 and I had a hedgehog that I took care of all by myself and he lived a long happy life, so I am a very responsible person. :)

[@alanasandilands477]

where about do you buy the ages that your hoglets are in and your hamsters

[@ToriLynnPPH]

Link is in the description :)

[@haiylelarson8010]

How much do tenrecs cost??? Love your channel tori!!!!

[@ToriLynnPPH]

They’re quite expensive in the United States. I’ve see them most regularly for around $700-$800 currently, though some breeders will charge much more. Typically people have to pay shipping as well if there isn’t a breeder in their area which usually runs between $150-$300. And then supplies can be pretty pricey as well.

[@haiylelarson8010]

@@ToriLynnPPH thanks for the reply, I really want one but I might just get another hedgehog instead

[@elgato2451]

I saw one for $175-275.

[@kanemiddleton4578]

Question, if hedgehogs need heating how come they can be around the house and be ok ?

[@kottemauskewitz900]

Sweetheart Finn🥰🥰🥰🥰🤗🤗 my mum fell so in love with our tennie that she bought one aswell now😁 he loves to eat banana (and everything else) while my tenrec is super picky with food.

[@beatricecobham8839]

Looks cool

[@jeremypease6191]

Where do you buy most of your supplies, cage, etc.?

[@ToriLynnPPH]

Amazon, usually (: I try and shop around for the best prices at stores near me but online shopping usually wins 😂

[@khowla9065]

I don’t mind I think it is a nice idea

[@lindsayve9268]

Hi! I’ve recently had an issue with my tenrec regurgitating and eating it after feeding and I’ve also put a potty area in her new enclosure (we used to have to take her to a hamster cage filled with sand to potty before we built the enclosure) and she doesn’t use it at all, we’ve put some poop in it to encourage her but now she pees and poops in her substrate :( we still take her to go potty in the original box when she’s out. Do you have any advice? Love your channel and Finn

[@chelseabockius1547]

Question! Where did you find your tenrec?? I’ve been looking for a year and cannot find one under 900$??

[@elgato2451]

I'm sorry bbn if this is late, but go to a USDA hedgehog seller. They probably have tenrecs.

[@hannahgerlach749]

hey um i was wondering does a heat lamp need to be on 24/7? and does a UV light need to be on at all times if i supplement calcium in there water?

[@ToriLynnPPH]

The heat lamp is controlled by the thermostat, so you leave it plugged in and on the entire time, but the thermostat will turn it on and off as needed when the temperature changes. If you choose to use UVB, it should be on a light cycle regardless of whether or not you supplement your tenrec :) So it isn’t on all the time, it’s on a certain number of hours each day. A light timer is the easiest way to accomplish that.

[@vittoriavaturi5740]

Hi! How do I join the Facebook group all things tenrec? Thank you!

[@XoNessaXo13]

Love fin videos he is soso cute 🥰

[@He-left-the-99]

Is there anyway that I can message you privately. I have some questions concerning my beautiful Eloise (HEDGEHOG)

[@eleanorlipton5856]

Hi! I have a question about my hedgehog, my girl has been going under the fleece in her cage so she can annoint with the pee pads under the fleece. I didnt know if i should tape the fleece down to the cage? (Sorry that this comment isint related to the video)

[@ToriLynnPPH]

Yes, I would secure the fleece in some way :) I don’t personally like when my hedgehogs have access to pee pads since they have a plastic backing.

[@eleanorlipton5856]

@@ToriLynnPPH thank you so much! 💛

[@rizkysilalahi8253]

What kind of hedgehog is that??

[@MyPetsChannel]

So cute!!!

[@joannascipioni8360]

Why's the hamster bedding so low they need at least six inches

[@ToriLynnPPH]

Gimli has hydrocephalus which has deformed his face and caused him to have a very short snout, a bit like a pug. This means that dust in his cage can and has caused him extreme breathing difficulties and even chronic URI’s. We tried a multitude of beddings for him but finally settled on Yesterday’s News to absorb his urine, and cut up napkins for burrowing. Unfortunately there isn’t a very good shot of the set up in this video, but I have a whole video dedicated to his set up specifically on my channel :)

[@joannascipioni8360]

@@ToriLynnPPH ah okay I'm still a bit new here and I had learned that about the hamster but not the setup so I got slightly triggered sorry 😂😂

[@ToriLynnPPH]

No worries! Totally understandable :)

[@mansooralmazrui]

Yasssssss

[@rebeccaclarkin2177]

Can you please make an episode about if the sex of your tenrec makes a difference in if it's a good pet of not!!!!! Pretty pretty please!

[@koalamarsc7452]

No wonder why they look a bit different

[@dinodavid11]

I want them in birthday but my mom in let me

[@georgiaprice4490]

Sorry answer to ? came in video

[@lilymcgilloway6800]

First 😁

[@libbybruce4908]

I say leave the pouch