Hedgehogs!

What is a Hedgehog?

           When your thinking of a hedgehog, you are probably thinking of that cartoon creature with blue hair. Sonic... Sure he is, Sonic the Hedgehog, but that is a really bad description to what a real hedgehog is. Hedgehogs are really cute and adorable and don't cause harm like porcupines do. They love to have company around and make really great pets. They have spikes on their back, but it is only for protection. Nothing else. But I recommend that you shouldn't really lets kids from the age, birth to 10. Kids need to become mochure because hedgehogs are very cautious. Plus you need to spend time with them.

How to Handle a Hedgehog

  One of the characteristics of hedgehogs are there quills. It is pretty cool watching your hedgehog and playing with it. But how do you handle your hedgehog without getting hurt by its quills? First of all, hedgehogs quills are not as dangerous as porcupines. Believe it or not, a hedgehog's quills are quite soft unless they feel threatened. But don't think that they won't hurt you. You'll just have to get used to it. So, the first objective is to make sure that you have a hedgehog that is well socialized, as well as a hedgehog that understands that you never mean him any harm. Next, slowly and gently, pick it up by under its belly. If it rolls up into a ball, you will just have to find for a spot or just wait till it gets back to normal. Make sure the hedgehog knows your scent because they have very poor eyesight and they don't know what you look like. Later on, you will get the hang of this and will be doing it easily. 

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