My little Pippin has recently been seen laying on his tummy sometimes with his legs straight back. Is this normal? He normally sleeps curled up in a loose ball on his side. He also has been licking himself a lot, if you know what I mean... Is this just him being a boy or is it a health issue?
Laying on His Tummy
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Laying with the legs out on their belly is called "splatting". They usually do it when they are very comfortable, or if the temperature is too high. Is it over 80* F in his cage? If not I'd say he's probably just very cozy.
And being a boy is normal. Lots of us male hedgie owners have to deal with it. :lol:
And being a boy is normal. Lots of us male hedgie owners have to deal with it. :lol:
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Wilbur has done that before too. Once while sitting on my stomach, along with in his cage. 
it's soo cute.
it's soo cute.
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Nigel gets into his splat position while "marching" with his front legs and not moving the back ones until he is flat on his belly. It is so cute. Nigel is also quite fond of being a boy. In fact, it is one of his favorite activities.
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Both of mine do this as well! It never fails to make me go "AWWWW!" Especially when they yawn at the same time.Tasha said:I love it when my hedgie 'Splats', its the cutest thing. Being a boy however is annoying when trying to clean his snuggle sack! :roll:
Mine also does this and its soo cute!Godzilla Girl said:
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:lol: I LOVE Quigley's big stretchy yawn!!!!!
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