Hi everyone!

Whenever we think of a hedgehog, 'cute' and 'tiny' are the words which come into our mind. But little do we all know about this tiny little creature. Hedgehogs are solitary animals and hence, they need special care. Taking care of them is not an easy task! Here are a few things to take into account before you decide to buy one.

1. Buying/Adopting a hedgehog :

First and foremost, before you run into any local store you know, that sells them, make sure you do a bit of research and get them from a store that has a Wobbly Hedgehog Certificate where they promise that your hedgie will not get the wobbly syndrome. Such hedgies are bred in a way where they are aren't prone to illness and helps them lead a longer life. Also, make sure that your hedgehog you are planning to buy is in pink of its health.

2. Solitary animals?

A male and a female hedgehog should come near ONLY IF they are properly treated. Uterine cancers and mammary tumors can all result from your hedgehog hanging onto her reproductive organs. These diseases can all be prevented by having an ovariohysterectomy performed on your female hedgie and neutering male hedgehogs at about 6-8 months of age.

3. Proper temperature :

Hedgehogs need a slightly warmer room temperature than most people keep their homes at, around 72ºF (22.2ºC) to 80ºF (26.6ºC). Installing a heat lamp in its cage is a must! Or otherwise your hedgie could get pneumonia which is lethal!

Ever owned a hedgehog? Share your favourite moments with your hedgie in comments!

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