8 FACTS About Hedgehogs You Should Know

Despite their prickly spines, hedgehogs have grown popular as domestic pets over the past number of years. However, the recent process of domestication has been relatively short and it is imperative anyone adopting a hedgehog as a pet respects their wild ancestry. The distinct habits of this species need to be considered for them to maintain their emotional balance and well-being. If you love hedgehogs (whether African hedgehogs, European hedgehogs or others) and want to know more about them, this AnimalWised video brings your 8 facts about hedgehogs you should know. This will help you to not only know more about them as an animal, but it will help you if you are considering adopting one into your family. Subscribe to our channel if you want to see more fascinating videos about the animal kingdom.

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[audzmax]

Have been feeding a hedgehog past two weeks now its a privilege to get and see these lovely wee creatures in our gardens

[moonwalkerboy]

I know that if a hedgehog gets all 7 chaos emeralds, they can transform into a golden invincible Hedgehog.

[alexandrosasimakopoulos]

I would like to add that they are lactose intolerant, so don’t let them drink milk

[X-Axel]

Hedgehogs have enough strength to destroy metal, steel, iron and titanium robots

[asseyez-vous]

UK hedgehogs are never suitable as pets! You can rescue them and over-winter them if they’re underweight, but must NEVER be caged. Unless a limb is missing, etc., they can be released into a large walled garden with hibernurculums made especially for them so they can sleep in safety during the day and somewhere they can wander about at night if they want to (Uk hedgehogs can wander many miles a night, foraging for earthworms, grubs, etc.) I believe people in the US have hedgehogs as pets, they are African or South American hedgehogs which should still be in the wild. NB: any hedgehogs seen during the daytime are ill or in distress!!!! If seen, please wear thick gloves to pick up the hog, place into a dark box if possible, and get to a vet IMMEDIATELY! (In Uk, vets treat wildlife for FREE, they have a duty of care to all wildlife, so please don’t worry about the bill - you shouldn’t get one. If you do, say you’ll complain to the British Vet Association as they can be struck off if they try to charge you! I’ve never been asked to pay for any wild animals I’ve taken into the vets, it is FREE for wildlife you take in.

[Terminator]

I have a Mum and little one (now a big one as it's October), that come every evening to eat chicken flavoured cat biscuits. It's lovely to hear them crunch, crunch, crunch away. Now the leaves are falling I'm going to try make a nest for them, or one, as they are usually solitary. I noticed they came round together a few months ago, but now come individually, so I guess they are starting to go their own way.

[undeadbatman]

You forgot to mention that hedgehogs tend to be very fast. If a hedgehog is rare enough, he/she can go 24 octodecillian times the speed of light.

[chattykathy]

I have been told not to feed peanuts as these can get stuck in their throat. Also live Meal worms as these can cause a particular bone disease (name escapes me) I have hedgehogs visiting my garden UK and always feed specially prepared hedgehog wet & dry foods. Really nice video too!

[zo_oe]

I rescue hedgehogs. They are funny creatures, currently have 3 with me. Ones blind, ones a baby that lost his back leg and a huge male. These beautiful balls of spikes are endangered, please call nearest rescue if you find a hurt one OR its out during the day. Blessings to all.

[not_enoughmana]

They anoint to keep a new smell they like with them to remember it and associate it with good things from what I've observed. Like if you feed them a new food they like or you give them a cloth that happened to smell like something good, they'll probably lick it and anoint their spines with it.

[Angie]

You guys forgot to mention how hedgehogs became part of pop culture!

[FaithCannon]

Fun fact: Hedgehogs wear shoes and gloves.

[elizabethpeck]

I love sitting with the window open at nite to watch my 4 hedgehogs in my garden .
We put cat biscuits out 4 them .
We got 3 male and a female .
I like watching one go in and get the food and the other one comes and they talk 2 each other

[thcentury]

Our local one likes kippers.
Yes... i know fish are bad, but please explain that to Sonic.

I put fish out for the cat (a friends puss) and Lo behold... Sonic appears and tucks in.

[TheSektorz]

**When right after a tragedy you go back to watching mindless useless mind-rotting bullshit to forget the real word you live in and it's uglyness**
>plays "8 FACTS About Hedgehogs You Should Know"

[kimhornhem]

i found a hedgehog in my backyard but it was stuck on my bench, too scared to jump off, not sure how it got there since it's sealed off by 2metre fences with no gaps to get in or out. It looked so cute i wanted to keep it but i had to do the right thing and let it be free. Hope it leads a happy life ;')

[deshawnryder]

All I know is they are fast they brake the sound barrier on the daily

[ledetbrothers]

This little critter spawned one of the most important, famous, polarizing, and infamous video game series of all time.

That is wild.

[ryuseikawaii]

Hedgehogs are very cute creatures but are messy animals. They poop and pee most of the time when they are awake, when they are scared and even when they take a bath. Be careful of their poop and urine. These scatter to their spikes when they form a ball and when you accidentally touched their quils and did not washed your hands and accidentally touched T-zone of your face, the bacteria from poop and urine can cause cough and cold, diarrhea and fever. Just be careful and do not forget to wash your hands in taking care of these cute creatures.

[gisawslonim]

I beg to differ about the information that they are loners. I have a friend who lives in Caesaria, Israel in a home and she has several cats who of course have the full run of the garden. Since they are often in the back garden, she has put out cat kibble in bowls for them as well as bowls of water. The neighboring hedgehogs have discovered this source of food and fresh water and have come to help themselves but they do not come alone, they come in family groups, from a huge (for a hedgehog!) grandfather to the smallest grandchild, to eat the cat kibble and drink the water...they never come alone but always in pairs and with kids in tow!