I am very interested in getting a hedge hog, but I have never held one. I have read that it is very painful if he rolls over your finger, but nothing other than that. Does it hurt to just hold one? I also read that they need large cages (2' -3'), but that you can make a smaller cage work if you play with them everyday and let them get there energy out? Any answers would be very helpful
2006-08-21 10:09:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
they rnt painful if u know how to hold them, tho its not recomended to play with them as if it was a dog or sth cos then yeah can be painful.
They def need a big cage
2006-08-21 10:17:10 · answer #1 · answered by Draco 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No hedgehogs don't hurt to hold. Their spikes aren't always puffed out, but they can at it's slightest irritation. If they feel threatened by you I assume the spikes could deter you from messing with him, but if you handle him alot and he's use to you then you shouldn't have any concerns. They kinda feel similar to holding a guinea pig, but with match sticks all over. Responsive match-sticks. It's cool.They can be pretty friendly little pets. Yes a guinea pig sized enclosure is a good atmosphere for them. Any smaller than 2' though probably would make him kinda irritable. They could be compared to a hampster, but I don't know if a hedgehog would be into the wheel or ball idea. As with any pet, they must be tended to and are a big commitment. Their life depends on you. It can be a rewarding experience if you put the attention needed into "parenting". When picking one, make sure your personalities "click". Me n my dog don't like eachother, hopefully you and your hedgehog have a better relationship. Good luck!
2006-08-21 10:32:52 · answer #2 · answered by censored_4_tv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they're not painful to hold, but they do NOT make good pets. He/she will quickly outgrow a cage made for a guinea pig. And they stink.
If you like small mammals, you'd be WAY better off to get a guinea pig, or gerbils. Or maybe a cat.
2006-08-21 10:20:32 · answer #3 · answered by Carlos R 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It doesn't hurt if you hold it. It should be all right in a guinea pig cage as long as you let him out a lot.
2006-08-21 10:21:45 · answer #4 · answered by leedeedi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HedgeHogs aren't painfull to hold,you can cuddle them after they gett to know you.A five by five cage would be best, and make sure it has a top they love to climb and escape.
2006-08-21 11:48:09 · answer #5 · answered by BLAZER 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hedgehogs arent pets...they naturally carry fleas...and will curl up in a ball each time you go near or touch them... so you probably cud get hurt by the spines..get a pet you can have fun with and they can have fun with you...dont cage them ...theyre not meant for cages ...... thats not classed as wildlife....meaning a life in the wild ......where they should be allowed to live it
2006-08-21 10:21:45 · answer #6 · answered by she wolf. 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hedgehog? thats odd..i would get him a plastic poool with no water of course! i have a plastic pool for my guinea pigs and they dont escape. they sell them outside walmart for 10 bucks. of course that means ducttaping the water bottle to the sides
2006-08-21 10:16:09 · answer #7 · answered by bob b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fold the spikes down and you can hold him or her
2006-08-21 10:16:22 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
please don't get a hedgehog as a pet he will just die.They are not an animal that can be used as a pet.
2006-08-21 10:17:48 · answer #9 · answered by rubydogsgreen 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋