What Should Be In A Hedgehog

Should I get a hedgehog?

Yesterday I went to the petstore and I saw a hedgehog! I've been wanting one for so long, I have books about them and such. I would be able to afford it and everything it needs. But at the pet store I also saw a baby hairless rat and her mother. The baby was old enough to be weaned and eating regular food, but she still stayed as close as she could to her mom. I don't want them to be separated, so I'm trying to decide... would the baby be heartbroken if she was taken away from her mother? I don't know if I should get them as a pair or the hedgehog, help me decide! One more question: can you take a hedgehog outside to play?

P.S. I have had a hairless rat in the past so I know about them too.

Should I get a hedgehog??

Aleasha, African Hedgehogs aren't actually pygmies. That's a pretty common misnomer. They are sometimes called pygmies because they are so much smaller than most of the European species, but they aren't pygmies. :)

1. It can hurt if you get poked, but it usually doesn't make you bleed or anything. Once your hedgie gets to know you, it usually wont try to poke you any more. You could get a pair of leather gloves to practice holding it while it gets to know you.

2. The only kind of hedgehog commonly available in US is the African Hedgehog. There are actually about 5 species of African hedgehogs that have been interbred so that it's hard to tell them apart now. They are all about the same anyways. Here is a site with all the different colours so you can pick one:
http://www.hedgehogcentral.com/colorguid...

3. Name it whatever you want! Mine are named Eddie, Chaos, Amy, and Harriette.

4. You should always try to find a private breeder in your area to buy a pet from. You should NEVER buy from a pet store, even if that means you can't get the pet. You could also try finding one in a shelter or rescue. If you let us know what area you live in, we can help find some hedgies for you.
This site has links to breeders and rescues:
http://www.hedgehogwelfare.org/

Should I get a hedgehog?

Sometime later this year, I might get a an african pygmy hedgehog. I've done a little bit of research so far, and I am responsible and I have experience in taking care of small animals. I have space for it and would spend time with it when it wanted to come out and play and I would give it the proper care (food,housing etc.) And I know that hedgehogs aren't exactly "cuddly" pets that you can hold whenever and they'll fall asleep on your lap. I can also pay for at least 3/4 of everything at this moment, (when I said later this year I meant for my birthday or Christmas, so my parents would probably help me out some) Also if there are any tips about caring for an African Pygmy Hedgehog that would be great!
:)

What should I name my pet Hedgehog?

I hope this answer helps... I'll add more if I can think of any, I'll be getting a hedgehog soon too, so I've looked through tons of names... :-) Girls: Abby, Adie, Akira, Ally, Amy, Aria, Arielle, Ashley, Avril, April, Alice, Bailey, Becca, Bella, Bellatrix, Belladonna, Berry, Brooke, Carter, Casper, Catie, Catt, Carrie, Callie, Camila, Camera, Donna, Dellie, Dallie, Daisy, Ella, Ellie, Elle, Evie, Evelyn, Evera, Ever, Everlie, Everleen, Fae, Fawn, Foxy, Faerie, Gwen, Gem, Gemma, Gwendolyn, Harley, Harper, Haven, Hailey, Hannah, Hiedi, Indigo, Jullia, Julianna, Juliette, Julie, Jackie, Jayde, Jemma, Joyce, Joy, Kally, Kathleen, Karrie, Katrina, Kasey, Kendra, Lucy, Lacey, Lilac, Lilly, Lola, Layla, Lissa, Lyric, Lila, Lena, Leena, Lynx, Lyra, May, Marie, Masey, Mally, Memory, Memo, Maggie, Meg, Naomi, Nessa, Nelly, Ophelia, Odessa, Olivia, Olive, Payton, Paislely, Perry, Quin, Q-tip, Rachel, Rosa, Rose, Rosalie, Rosalyn, Rosalette, Rosieanna, Rosmarie, Rossy, Sarah, Saradee, Sally, Selena, Serena, Sienna, Sasha, Sadie, Tera, Tally, Tessa, Tina, Timberly, Tissy, Tisdale, Twilight, Terry, Ully, Vera, Veronica, Veratiy, Velly, Wren, Zena, Zoe. Boys: Adain, Andy, Blake, Blaze, Blain, Blair, Carter, Casper, Don, Dani, Emmette, Edward, Exavior, Fox, Grant, Gale, Harley, Hale, Jasper, John, Jason, Mason, Mike, Micky, Miles, Spike, Peter, Petey, Zane, Zeek, Luther, Toby, Cody, Zack, Spark, Kyle, Carson, Ben, Seth...

What should I name my Hedgehog?

I'm adopting a baby, 3 week old, African Pygmy Hedgehog and I need a name for it (other then sonic, been there done that). For this one I would like something that references a really interesting character, book, show, movie, or really just an awesome name.
EDIT: I would also accept the name of real people. Badass ones anyway

Should i get a ferret or hedgehog?

ferrets are more fun but have to be kept in pairs. but they are like 100 times more expensive! i spent $500 to get my ferrets all set up not including the ferrets themselves! so if you cant afford to have about $1,500 laying around all the time for supplies and in case of emergency a hedgehog is the way to go! many people think ferrets are cheap and easy to care for, BOY ARE THEY WRONG! they have to be vaccinated, spayed, and i spend about $1000 on my 3 every year, not including the $600 i spend when Titan got a severe respritory infection caused by neglect of his previous owners, they thought ferrets were cheap so he never got vet care, was feed cheap walmart brand cat food, and his tiny cage had CEDAR bedding in it (big no no!) so if you cant afford like $2100 a year +, hedgehogs are cool!

Should I get a pet Hedgehog?

the main consumer-friendly species of domesticated hedgehog is the African Pygmy hedgehog, a hybrid of the White-bellied or 4-toed Hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) and the Algerian Hedgehog (A. algirus). that's smaller than the ecu Hedgehog, and for that reason is likewise widely used as African Pygmy Hedgehog. different species saved as pets are the Egyptian long-eared hedgehog (Hemiechinus auritus auritus) and the Indian long-eared hedgehog (Hemiechinus collaris). Hedgehog domestication began interior the early Nineteen Eighties. They nonetheless have lots of their wild habit, including a terror of predators - fantastically human beings, yet procuring from a to blame breeder and correct dealing with will do lots to make certain a delightful dating. considering that domestication began, a number of new colorings of hedgehogs have been created or grow to be consumer-friendly, including albino and pinto hedgehogs. Domesticated species want a heat climate (above 22°C , seventy two°F) and don't certainly hibernate. tries to hibernate simply by diminished physique temperatures could be deadly, yet are definitely reversed if caught rapidly. interior the wild they eat a weight loss plan of particularly bugs, yet puppy proprietors in many cases want a weight loss plan composed often of extreme protein low fat extreme high quality cat nutrition, with known treats at the same time with mealworms, culmination, vegetables, and cooked unseasoned meats. The Romans domesticated a relative of the Algerian hedgehog interior the 4th Century BC. They have been raised for meat and quills. The quills have been used interior the education of alternative animals, at the same time with protecting a calf from suckling after it were weaned. The quills have been extensively utilized for card paper and dissection pins long after the Romans actively bred and raised hedgehogs.

Where can I find a baby hedgehog in...?

If your going to get a hedgehog, have you thought about adopting? I know people question about getting from shelters because the animals could have trauma from their past and I get it! I have adopted countless animals from this site, Petfinder.com, and they aren't as bad as you would think. You put in your zip code and what animal you want and you'll find one in the surrounding area. Please give a little hedgie a new home! :)