This is my hedgehog. His name is Finlay, but I call him Finn

>>2333012
I was thinking of getting some hedgehogs they're just expensive here in the state's. Any tips on keeping them?

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>>2333053
keep your stupid comments in your pocket

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>>2333048
1.) MAKE SURE THEY ARE LEGAL IN YOUR STATE. Hedgies are considered to be exotic animals, and so some states (and even some counties) have a ban on them.

2.) Do your research. There are plenty of sources on the web for hedgehog care. Since hedgies have only been in the process of domestication for about 30 yrs, there is not much credible, scientific information on them. Look up a half a dozen sites, compare the info, and if they line up, than the info should be pretty solid.

3.) GET YOUR HEDGIE FROM A QUALIFIED BREEDER. Don't buy one from a pet store, don't buy babies, and don't buy one from someone who doesn't have a USDA breeding permit (it's illegal to breed and sell them w/o one). I got my hedgie from a qualified breeder who has been in the business for 10+ yrs, and had good reviews.

4.) As far as cage setup goes, I was given a giant plastic storage tub with holes drilled to fit the water bottle. I believe an ideal cage should have the following:
- A heatlamp (make sure it's ceramic and not the kind with a light, b/c hedgies need to have a day/night light schedule, which a lit heatlamp will not help).
- A food dish and water bottle (As far as food goes, I feed my hedgie "Chicken Soup for the Soul" adult cat food, b/c it's high in protein and low in fat, plus the kibble won't break his teeth and isn't hard to chew.)
- A wheel (DO NOT BUY A WHEEL WITH HOLES IN IT. Hedgie's feet are sensitive, and wire can do major damage to them. Same thing goes for the cage. Make sure you buy a closed wheel that's big enough for your hedgie.)
- Bedding (Do research for what bedding is good for hedgies. You can also use fleece, which is far easier to clean; HOWEVER, make sure your hedgie is able to dig and bury itself somewhere.)
- A "house" (like one of those plastic igloos. Having a place to hide is very important, and will help your hedgie to feel safe.)

That's all I can really think of atm. I'll post some more if I can think of any.

>>2333048
Make sure you're ready and really want one. They can be fun but its easy to be a shit owner and give them a mediocre life. I, unfortunately, did this to my hedgehog. She wasn't suffering or anything but she almost always had a bad temperament from lack of handling. (She lived about 5 years which is normal for hedgehogs so at least I didn't really fuck up).

Made me much more aware of the considerations I need to take before owning future pets though.

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>>2333096
Just to tack on to this post

BEWARE, THEY ARE FAST AND CAN GET WHERE THEY ARE GOING AT BLINDING SPEEDS

>>2333096

He's adorable, I'd love to get a hedgehog but I hear their deaths can be pretty gruesome :(