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Erinaceinae
Two of my hedgehogs, the left is female and the right is male. They do not shoot their quills and they are like a bed of nails. Press on one- ouch! Hold all of them, doesn't hurt at all. Feels like straw. These are funny little creatures that I absolutely adore.
Live in captivity, 4 foot by 2 foot enclosure for each hedgehog. Hedgehogs in the wild live in plains where they can find berries and insects.
Spotted on Mar 26, 2014
Submitted on Mar 26, 2014
8 Comments
Do you see them frequently?
Leuba, oh yes- I've heard hedgehogs are actually considered pests in NZ!
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Thanks Abby. I don't think hedgehogs are allowed as pets here in Oz because of the danger they pose to native fauna. I think New Zealand is having a massive problem with them.
Leuba, in some states in the U.S. they are legal as pets! I have three pet hedgehogs. I'm not sure where you are located, but if you do some research you should be able to find out whether you are able to be a hedgehog parent. :)
Are these cute creatures pets ??
Thank you, Stephen!
Cute little creatures.