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Foremand
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 29/09/2013 : 15:19:40
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Hey buddy, can i request either a video or post please.
The other half keeps going on about Pygmy hedgehogs. Could either you or the wonderful miss kelfezond give us Some information about these. Housing? Requirements etc. cover most of the basics in keeping these and what to look out for.
Thanks buddy |
1.0.0 Royal python- Kaa
1.0.0 German shepherd- Riley
0.3.0 Cats- Does not matter they won't come to you
1.0.0 Red Footed Tortoise- Nemo
1.0.0 Boa- Bison
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Foremand
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
968 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2013 : 14:48:55
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1.0.0 Royal python- Kaa
1.0.0 German shepherd- Riley
0.3.0 Cats- Does not matter they won't come to you
1.0.0 Red Footed Tortoise- Nemo
1.0.0 Boa- Bison
0.0.1 Brocky- Bearded dragon |
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anatess
Sub Adult
USA
669 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2013 : 15:15:35
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We had one in my kid's classroom. What I know (not from direct care, just from how the teacher took care of the hedgehog):
Housing - a 20L long glass tank, or 3 square feet of space. Only 1 hedgehog per enclosure.
Bedding - same as a royal - aspen or kiln-dried pine. Not cedar. Or you can also use newspaper or astroturf. We used kiln-dried pine in the classroom.
They can be litter trained like rabbits. So a litter box in the corner with dust-free non-clumping cat litter was used.
Hides - several plastic hides were used in the enclosure.
Accessories - a 10-inch exercise wheel was used.
Food - gut-loaded crickets, mealworms, cat kibbles and fruits/nuts/veggies for treats. There's an insectivore-lab-block that is sold at the local feed store but it has to be special ordered and it is quite expensive so it was rarely used to feed.
Water - water bottle hanging off the side of the enclosure. |
        
Snake owner since Oct 2008, so yeah, I'm no expert.
0.1.0 pastel royal
1.0.0 spider royal
0.1.0 albino royal
1.0.0 bumblebee royal
1.0.0 yellowbelly royal
0.0.1 wild-type royal
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Foremand
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
968 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2013 : 15:22:38
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| Very similar to a rabbit/cat then lol thanks for the advice. Will keep in mind |
1.0.0 Royal python- Kaa
1.0.0 German shepherd- Riley
0.3.0 Cats- Does not matter they won't come to you
1.0.0 Red Footed Tortoise- Nemo
1.0.0 Boa- Bison
0.0.1 Brocky- Bearded dragon |
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
4803 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2013 : 16:50:49
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| Ahoy! Shall get on it :) |
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Katie.
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
17 Posts |
Posted - 13/10/2013 : 18:09:23
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A 3-4ft guinea pig indoor cage is alright to use but some people use vivs with extra ventilation. They need heat too!
Wood isn't too great for hedgehogs, most do use it but aspen and small chips get stuck in the male genitalia, not too sure about female hogs though. Cage liners are the best thing to use, get a couple and just wash it when it gets dirtied, you may need a couple though, they are messy animals!
The best thing to do with the litter box is to put the wheel (bucket wheel, not mesh/wires. you need one like this http://www.petsathome.com/shop/giant-rolly-wheel-by-savic-15898 ) in the litter tray as they poop while running at night.
Feeding wise, usually three different cat kibble is advised, around 30% protein, less than 15% fat. There is a Hills Science lighter food that is 8% fat! Crickets are better than mealworms because there is less fat/risk of impaction. No fish under any circumstances, or grapes. Google safe/unsafe food for pygmy hedgehogs :)
I wouldn't advise nuts because they get stuck and they can choke.
Be prepared for a lot of pooping!
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