Balling Up

Balling Up

Last Updated on August 21, 2022. First Line of Defense When a hedgehog senses danger, or is uncertain about something in its environment, its first line of defense is to ball up.  The orbicularis muscle, which runs around the edge of its body, makes this classic... Read More
Basic Handling

Basic Handling

Last Updated on September 23, 2022.   Introduction Hedgehogs are wonderful little creatures that have unique habits and personalities. Their response to you will depend on how you handle them and how you respond to their needs. You will need to learn to respond to... Read More
Bonding With Your Hedgehog

Bonding With Your Hedgehog

Last Updated on September 23, 2022. Introduction Bonding with your hedgehog helps to create an attachment between you and your pet. The more the attachment develops between you and your hedgehog, the more you will grow to love and enjoy your pet. Some hedgehogs will... Read More
Burrowing

Burrowing

Last Updated on February 5, 2024. Natural Instinct Hedgehogs sleep during the day in any dark places that they can find. In the wild, they may hide from other animals in vacated burrows, under rocks, or in thick vegetation.  They typically dig their own shallow... Read More
Explore Mode

Explore Mode

Last Updated on August 25, 2022. In the wild, hedgehogs are always exploring their surroundings for food and shelter. Pet hedgehogs are shy and tend to take some time to uncurl and explore their surroundings. Sudden movements and noises tend to startle them and make... Read More
Hedgehogs On The Loose

Hedgehogs On The Loose

Last Updated on October 19, 2022. Hide and Seek Video.:  Escape Masters Hedgehogs love to play hide and seek. They will hide for hours or even days and probably don’t even care if you haven’t noticed they are hiding. Only allow your hedgehogs to play in “hedgehog... Read More
Petting Your Hedgehog

Petting Your Hedgehog

Last Updated on September 23, 2022. Petting Basics Even though hedgehogs are “pets” they may not automatically enjoy being petted.  You must first earn your hedgehog’s trust so that it can relax and enjoy your touch, rather than fear your touch as potential harm. It... Read More
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