Is a hedgehog a good house pet?

Hedgehogs can be a fun and low-maintenance pet for your household, but they do need some special care. They have sharp quills that can make handling difficult. Consistent and proper daily handling will help them relax and feel comfortable with you.

What is the monthly cost of owning a hedgehog?

Food and Supply Costs for Hedgehogs
Cost Type	Frequency	Average Cost
Toys	Monthly	$10
Additional Supplies	Monthly	$5
Total = $40

How much does a pet hedgehog cost?

The average cost to buy a hedgehog can run between $100 to $300. The cost will depend on the age of the hedgehog, how friendly they are, and their coloring. The cheapest hedgehogs will be either salt and pepper or cinnamon and “pinto” hedgies will be in the mid-price range.

Do hedgehogs smell bad?

Hedgehogs are naturally pretty odorless animals. This means if you remove any environmental factors, they’ll never make much of a stink. This isn’t to say you won’t smell anything if you get close to them, but we would never consider it a “bad” smell. Instead, it’s more of a comforting organic scent.

Do hedgehogs bite?

Hedgehogs can bite you, but very rarely will that happen. This usually happens when they are young and think your fingers are going to feed them (if they have been fed via a syringe as they had no mother). They are strong enough to dig their teeth in to your flesh, however, they very rarely bite.

Do hedgehogs poop a lot?

Hedgehogs poop a lot. They poop all the time. Young hedgies are quite fond of pooping while doing their chores like while roaming around or playing on their wheel. But, as they grow older, they tend to hold much better and can be trained to litter in the right areas.

Do female hedgehogs need spaying?

With annual veterinary visits and early detection, a hedgehog can still have a good quality and length of life. Dr. Keller also recommends that all female hedgehogs be spayed. Female hedgehogs are prone to uterine tumors, which can be fatal. A preventative spay can altogether eliminate this risk.

What is a black hedgehog?

Algerian Blacks have cream colored and heavily banded quills full of black and rust tones. Their shoulder skin is jet-black. So is their nose, mask around the eyes, limbs, and spots on the belly.

Do hedgehogs poop on you?

Young hedgies are quite fond of pooping while doing their chores like while roaming around or playing on their wheel. But, as they grow older, they tend to hold much better and can be trained to litter in the right areas. There are also ways to avoid hedgehog poop from getting on your body or face.

Do hedgehogs poop?

Pooping is normal for hedgehogs as they are prey animals and get frightened easily. When you take them out, they’re going to poop, and you have to understand that. Hedgehogs have a fast metabolism[1], so they poop quite often, and unlike other animals, they do not smell the place to poop.

Do hedgehogs need a friend?

Hedgehogs Are Solitary by Nature 1 If hedgehogs do not get along, they will fight, sometimes inflicting serious damage to one another. For these reasons, it is generally best to stick with one hedgehog per cage.

Do hedgehogs teeth like babies?

They have incisors, premolars, molars, and canine teeth just like us. They get these teeth when they are just 3 weeks old, which means they have them almost their entire lives to allow them to chew and grab their food.

What to look for when buying a Hedgehog as a pet?

If you are at a pet store choosing a hedgehog, look for the ones with bright eyes that display signs of curiosity. If the hedgehog looks lethargic or tired, chances are it will not make a good pet, and in fact it may be ill. Check around the eyes for redness or any discharges.

How long do hedgehogs live as pets?

An average, healthy pet hedgehog will live between five and eight years, but they are prone to certain diseases, just like dogs and cats are prone to rabies and distemper.

Do hedgehogs get along with each other?

Hedgehogs are solitary creatures and generally only interact with each other in the wild during breeding season. That said, if you obtain your pet hedgehog when it’s very young and handle it regularly, there’s a chance it will become one of this world’s rare affectionate hedgehogs.

Is it normal for a hedgehog to hiss at you?

If you’re disturbing them during the day, when they prefer to sleep, they’ll let you know. Hedgehog pet ownership requires patience. If your hedgehog doesn’t immediately bond with you, remember that love takes time. If your hedgehog is hissing or popping out at you, don’t think your hedgehog is mean.