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Join Date: May 2009
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Hi there,
it is good that you do your research before you get a hedgie! I ve had few hamsters, and now I have a hedgie. So, hamsters and hedgies personality I would say is close, hedgehog most likely will not be more lovable or cuddly than a hamster. Hedgehog just like hamster like to climb, explore and run around. Both are fun to watch. Taking care of the hedgehog takes much more than taking care of a hamster. Hedgehog is exotic pet. You need to be prepared to spend 100$ or more for each vet visit. Hamster lives - 2-3 years, hedgehog lives 6+ years, you should plan ahead ![]() You want to try handling a hedgehog before you get it - some people have very sensitive skin, and cannot handle hedgehog, you need to be prepared being prickled here and there. Hedgehog loves crickets and mealworms, I give live ones to mine. So, you might have live bugs in the house to keep your hedgie happy ![]() ![]() In general I think hedgehog is super cute, it is very unusual. I respect hedgehog because he will let you know if he doesnt want to be bothered. Also hedgehog is very special for me because they are native where I grew up, they remind me of home ![]() |
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Join Date: May 2009
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Mostly it depends on the individuals BUT i find that they are more loving than a hamster but are allot more work!
The love to poop while they run on there wheel so your going to have to clean there wheel every day! also they need to be kept the right temperture (nice and warm but not too hot!) i think over all they make a perfect me... for me! but for you it just depends what you want in a pet. Remember that Hedgehogs are differant animals to hamsters. |
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Join Date: Nov 2008
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If you want a pocket pet that is friendly, lovable, outgoing, social and bonded to you, get two young male rats. A hedgehog isn't going to be all that. Rats are. They will play with you when you want, they are social, they don't need specific temperatures, their diet is easy, they aren't expensive and they love humans.
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Join Date: Apr 2009
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Thanks everyone!
Ill definnetaly make some re-thinking before geting a hedgehog! I can handle all the care but I'm scared that it wont be very "outgoing"! Tought hedgehogs do look like very nice pets, they seem to have alot of personnality, I'm gonna go visit a breeder or someone who has a hedgehog to see one in real life and see if I really like hedgehogs! =D Btw, I had a syrian hamster quite outgoing but without much personnality. And rats.. I not verdy fond of their tails, sorry :S! XD |
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