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brookehamiltonx
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 10/01/2010 : 14:56:30
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Was browsing the internet today (royals & other exotics as per lol) only to find out you could get miniature horses & pigs as pets. Many sites even say the pigs can be trained in the same way you would with a dog! The hedgehogs are something called a African Pygmy Hedgehog..and they are adorable! Maybe this could be my new addiction?!...We'll just have to see  Not sure what people would make of miniature domesticated pigs and hedgies tootling around a densly populated area of Glasgow, eh?  Has anybody else heard of any weirdly exotic pets such as these, or maybe even GOT one  ??
Brooke Hamilton :]xx |
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brookehamiltonx
Hatchling
United Kingdom
89 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2010 : 14:57:04
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also.. saw you can get fennec foxes and ocelots  do you think you would be allowed these in Scotland/Glasgow?x |
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sexychef
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Zoobeef
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
33 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2010 : 18:35:35
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| All the pictures that you'll find of the micro pigs are of ones that are only a few days old. Guessing the hedgehogs are probably the same. The micro pigs actually grow to around 14 inchs high. Doesnt stop the Mrs still wanting one though |
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brookehamiltonx
Hatchling
United Kingdom
89 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2010 : 19:50:15
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lol i want one now teheheh
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james200789
Yearling
United Kingdom
183 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2010 : 02:18:04
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| sugar gliders are cool check them out! |
1.0.0 Royal Python (Monty)
1.0.0 Western hognose(Fredo)
0.1.0 false water cobra(Suzy)
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MissCat
Fully Grown Royal
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Posted - 11/01/2010 : 11:20:04
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| They are all cool, but as with all exotic pets, require very specialist care/housing etc so make sure if you are serious about getting one, to research until you are practically an expert, BEFORE you get one. |
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chris100575
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
743 Posts |
Posted - 12/01/2010 : 08:56:24
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| Sound advice there Miss Cat. I quite fancy a micro pig, but they need outdoor space and we don't really have any. They're very cute though! |
0.1.0 Royal Python - Princess
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Paulusworm
Fully Grown Royal
Azerbaijan
1550 Posts |
Posted - 12/01/2010 : 19:44:51
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All very cool pets BUT here comes the Mr Negative bit (sorry  ).
The normal/standard behavior of the African Pygmy Hedgies is very similar to that of the under age Stella drinker so be prepared to be bitten on a regular basis if you try to wake them during the day. Very grumpy, very nocturnal animals.
Sugar Gliders are brilliant but require lots of patience and, probably most importantly, a carefully monitored balanced diet. We're not talking "make sure that they get 5 a day" type balanced diet here but ensuring that the ratio of phosphates, salts, sugars, etc are EXACTLY right. Your gorgeous little pair (suggies MUST be kept as at least a pair) of suggies will go downhill rapidly and die if their diet is not exactly right. They also pretty much constantly pee and defecate so their very large cage will stink along with most of the floor of the house where they live. They are also very noisy at night. We're not just talking about hamster style whizzing around in their wheel here. They yell at each other ALL NIGHT LONG and have no concept of talking quietly  .
Mini/micro pigs still need a DEFRA licence/transport order (not sure of the correct term) every time they need moving from point A to point B. They are still classed as domestic livestock so you can pretty much forget taking it for a walk to the shops. Shame really cos they are v. cute.
I have researched all of the animals you have mentioned with a view to adding them to our own collection and am still researching sugar gliders because we are considering a trio of suggies. I'm not trying to put you off getting them but I'd rather you knew what you were letting yourself in for in advance . |
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bikesfred54
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16/01/2010 : 07:08:08
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Originally posted by Paulusworm
All very cool pets BUT here comes the Mr Negative bit (sorry ).
The normal/standard behavior of the African Pygmy Hedgies is very similar to that of the under age Stella drinker so be prepared to be bitten on a regular basis if you try to wake them during the day. Very grumpy, very nocturnal animals.
Sugar Gliders are brilliant but require lots of patience and, probably most importantly, a carefully monitored balanced diet. We're not talking "make sure that they get 5 a day" type balanced diet here but ensuring that the ratio of phosphates, salts, sugars, etc are EXACTLY right. Your gorgeous little pair (suggies MUST be kept as at least a pair) of suggies will go downhill rapidly and die if their diet is not exactly right. They also pretty much constantly pee and defecate so their very large cage will stink along with most of the floor of the house where they live. They are also very noisy at night. We're not just talking about hamster style whizzing around in their wheel here. They yell at each other ALL NIGHT LONG and have no concept of talking quietly .
Mini/micro pigs still need a DEFRA licence/transport order (not sure of the correct term) every time they need moving from point A to point B. They are still classed as domestic livestock so you can pretty much forget taking it for a walk to the shops. Shame really cos they are v. cute.
I have researched all of the animals you have mentioned with a view to adding them to our own collection and am still researching sugar gliders because we are considering a trio of suggies. I'm not trying to put you off getting them but I'd rather you knew what you were letting yourself in for in advance .
african pygmy hedghogs as a rule have great temperments.no they dont like wakeing up day time they might be a bit huffy but there not likely to bite. |
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HannahB
Yearling
United Kingdom
300 Posts |
Posted - 18/01/2010 : 07:56:39
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if i had the space id have a goat to go with my chooks and a pot bellied pig..
just out of interest what sort of space requirements would sugar gliders require? |
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2.1 Cornsnakes: Montana (Carolina), Edison (Lavender Stripe), Liberty (Hypo Lavender).
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Paulusworm
Fully Grown Royal
Azerbaijan
1550 Posts |
Posted - 27/01/2010 : 17:53:51
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Originally posted by bikesfred54
african pygmy hedghogs as a rule have great temperments.no they dont like wakeing up day time they might be a bit huffy but there not likely to bite.
You're right. I remembered it wrong. I was told by a pretty experienced keeper on the darkside that they get grumpy during the day and that she wouldn't recommend them as pets for my kids because they can be bitey if disturbed which, let's face it, the kids would probably do. My bad
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Originally posted by HannahB
just out of interest what sort of space requirements would sugar gliders require?
One of those large hexagonal indoor aviaries would be ok for a couple as long as you let them out to exercise daily. Out-of-cage exercise consisting mainly of climbing up the curtains and leaping across the room. Very jealous if you do get some. They look fun. There is a forum exclusively for suggies but I can't remember the addy. The people on there are very knowledgable and taught me a lot about them. |
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teacup pigs and hedgehogs!!
