im getting a hedgehog...?

Question

what shoul di name it, what does it like to do, what does it live in, does it sleep at night, i need to know it all!!!!

im thinking boo ickles, or mr. dicky pickels!!!
and no im not into prickely balls!

Answer 1

http://www.hedgehog-care.co.uk/

that is a good site from some information about them.
If you don't know that much about them, you should definitely look into all this information before you make your final decision whether or not a hedge hog is the best pet for you.
Good luck.

Answer 2

A hedgebog is considered as an exotic pet and you should do research before getting one. I would say that it is not the best choice if it is to be your first pet they are completely different from animals like cats and dogs and require a lot of the owners attention. They are nocternal which means that they are very active at night and they sleep most of the day also they hibernate. Also find a good exotic vet near where you live, it is a good idea to take the hedgehog to the vet for a health check before you bring it home.

Answer 3

Don't get one until you do adequate research on hedgehogs. The need socialization just like dogs! They are not pets you can just put in cages and play with for a few minutes a day. There are many websites and books out there for you to use in your research. It is way too much information to put on here.

I did all the research and STILL had to rehome mine because I didn't have enough time to socialize her with me going to school and socializing/training my two dogs.

http://www.hedgies.com/hedgehog_health_care.htm

http://www.hedgehogvalley.com/basiccare.html

These are just two websites that I looked at when researching hedgehogs. Also, find a vet that looks at exotics. Not all vets will look at hedgehogs.

Answer 4

Hedgehogs are VERY bad pets. They belong in the wilds of countries where they are native. In captivity they remain nervous & stressed out for the entirity of their consequently much-shortened lives. I hope you will reconsider and get a goldfish or a guinea-pig or a hamster or a dog or a cat or some other domesticated species instead. Otherwise you are just being mean.

Answer 5

Poor hedgehog, sold into a life of slavery simply because some kid wants an exotic pet to impress her friends.

Answer 6

Go to www.hedgehogvalley.com, it's a site run by a breeder and they have a lot of great info. I've been thinking about getting one myself. I would name it Fluffy.

Answer 7

name it sonic, then just let it roam free, rolling itsself up and defeating the various enemies around your house.

Answer 8

Name it "goofey" after your idea to get a hedge hog.

Answer 9

Hedgehogs names...by other hedgehog owners...

Amy Stickerpants
Aramis
Archie
Attla
Baby Hallie
Biscuit
Boo Ickles
Boris
Brillo
Bruno
Bubbles
Caboodles
Carlzander
Casper
Chad
Cotton
Dante'
Diesel
Ducks
Esmerelda
Fernando
Flower
Fluffy
Frodo
Gabby
Genie
Grover
Harley
Harvey
Hayden
Hazel
Hedgebert McPricklesworth
Herbert
Herberta
Hershey
Hissyfit
Hogarth
Hooty
Iodine
Isabella
Jacquese
Journey
Kahlua
Kako
Kenya
Kisses
Kit
Knarla
Leo
Lit'l Miss
Luna
Maliha
Marshmallow
Marvin
Matrix
McKinnon
Miyuki
Moet
Mr. Prickles (nicknamed Prickly Poo)
Mr. Priclesworth
Muffy
Natasha
Needles
Obie
Oscar
Penelope
Pickerington
Poco
Popples
Princess Maisey
Punky
Q-Tip (Q for short)
Quillen
Quilliam Spike Tackett
Quinn
Rico
Romeo
SamWise
Skeezix
Snuggles
Sonic
Splinter
Sticky-pig
The Professor Dumbledore
Thiery
Tuffnel

Cages for Pet Hedgehogs
There is some debate on ideal housing for pet hedgehogs, but for any hedgehog cage, the most important considerations are size, safety, ventilation, and ease of cleaning. There are pros and cons for different types of cages, and it is important to find a cage that meets the unique requirements of hedgehogs as well as fitting your budget and preferences.
Size
Hedgehogs in the wild usually cover a lot of ground in their search for food. Pet hedgehogs need lots of room to move about too. Two square feet (e.g. 1 foot by 2 feet) is sometime quoted as the minimum floor space for a hedgehog, but this should be considered an absolute bare minimum, and only used if you have a wheel and give your hedgehog ample time to roam around outside the cage for exercise. It would be much better to aim for a minimum of about four square feet (e.g. 2 feet by 2 feet).
Safety
A hedgehog cage needs to have a solid floor, so avoid any cages with wire or wire mesh flooring (hedgehogs may catch and injure their legs or feet on wire floors). Cages should not have any sharp edges or spaces in which a hedgehog could get his or her head stuck. The cage must also be secure to prevent escapes.

Ventilation
Good ventilation is necessary to keep humidity levels down and to prevent ammonia (from urine) and odor from building up in the cage. Wire cages offer the best ventilation.

Ease of Cleaning
This one is fairly self-explanaorty, but do not underestimate its importance. Your hedgehog's cage will need frequent cleaning, and a large, heavy or awkward cage will make this chore very unpleasant.

Wire Cages
Many owners use wire cages since they are quite readily available and these have the the advantage of good ventilation. In addition, they are usually pretty lightweight and easy to clean. However, few are made specifically for hedgehogs so you need to be very particular when choosing a cage. Avoid any cages with wire flooring (or if absolutely necessary, cover the wire with wood, plastic, or a Vellux blanket cut to fit securely). Additionally, cages large enough for hedgehogs might have wire spacing that is too large for safely housing hedgehogs (look for ferret or rabbit cages with spacing of 1 inch or less). There are a couple of manufacturers producing wire cages particularly for hedgehogs: Martin's Cages (choose from the larger ones - the Hedgehog Home is very small) and Hedgehogs by Vicki. Some people recommend multilevel ferret cages, but the height of these cages and the platforms make me nervous about falls (from the platforms or from climbing the sides of the cages).

Aquariums
Aquariums are okay, but you need a large aquarium (i.e. 30 gallon is a good minimum) and a wire mesh top. The major disadvantages are the lack of ventilation, and aquariums are heavy and awkward to clean.

Plastic Containers
Many owners have gotten quite creative with creating cages out of plastic storage bins. With some slight modifications, you can make a large cage for little money out of clear plastic storage containers (solid color containers would be quite dark for a hedgehog). The biggest downside is again ventilation. Holes can be made in the sides and lid with a soldering iron or drill, but it is difficult to provide enough holes to provide great ventilation. If you get a deep enough container and don't have anything (including water bottles) around the walls that the hedgehog can use for climbing, you may be able to get away with having no lid. Alternatively, you can fashion a lid out of hardware wire mesh or screen material, either on its own, or attached to a large opening cut in the lid of the storage container. The Michigan Hedgehog Owners Group site has an ingenious idea for a two-container home with instructions. Hedgehog Valley suggests cutting panels in the sides of the container and fixing wire mesh or plastic canvas over the openings to aid ventilation in this type of home. With creativity, these homes can work quite well.

Other Options
I have seen other ideas for cages, such as wading pools (solid plastic with high sides) and home-made wooden cages. As long as a cage is large enough, escape proof and safe, ventilated and easy to clean, then your imagination is the limit.

For more information, I suggest you check out hedgehogworld.com, and hedgies.com - great info and pics! Good luck!

Answer 10

Buy a book.