In this video I demonstrate how to clip your pet hedgehogs nails. Before you buy a hedgehog video: • Before You Buy A Hedge... Hedgehog nail clip video from 2013: • Hedgehog Care - How to...
I love how you left in the part where you cut her nail too short. Most people would have left that out due to embarrassment or fear a bunch of radical animal activists would come at their throats, but everybody makes mistakes (and I know cutting nails that small isn't an easy task.) It's helpful for those who might be in that same situation and not know what to do. So thank you so much!
:) Thanks for the kind comments! And I agree. I could have taken it out, but, better to leave it in so people could see how to handle it if it happens to them.
Earthling1984 I own 2 of my own ones name is Sarah and the others name is Wedge(wedge is the one in my picture). Wedge is super nice because I got him young but Sarah I will never ever get to socialize.
Earthling1984 it's really hard to. The only time I see her face is in a bath and I got her while she was 2 1/2. Don't help that I think the owner before me mistreated her
Thanks for this. I'm such a wimp that I've always taken my hedgehog to the vet to have his nails trimmed. If they did it during his normal well pet visit, they wouldn't charge me. Otherwise, it cost $25.00 a visit. My hedgehog is very laid back as well, and he doesn't mind being handled at all. I'm going to try your method, so thanks for posting!
i never cut my hedgehog nail because everytime i look at her nail, it always short. at night i always hear she crawl her wood house. so i think that is the way she make her nail shorter. i think so. sorry for my bad english
i had no idea you could use that type of nail trimmer ! i usually use a baby nail clipper, i would be scared to use scissors lol, so glad you're doing hedgehog updates ! love it !!
I just recently took a hedgehog from a family friend who couldn't care for theirs anymore and your videos have been a big help. They are easy to understand, informative, and very handy. Thank you for making these and helping to ease some of my fears as a first time hedgehog owner!
I do actually have one or two! I made sure to gather up as much information as I could about how to care for him before taking him home, but none of that prepared me for the amount of poop this little guy creates! Are hedgehogs generally just tiny pooping machines? That is just fine, but it is just always all over his wheel. Do you find that your hedgehogs just go where ever the need strikes or do they tend to go in a certain spot that they like? Also, do you recommend any certain products for cleaning? I would like to use something to wipe down his wheel in-between the times that I take his cage apart for a more thorough cleaning.
insaneAFIfan This sure is a problem for most hedgehog keepers. They naturally poop while moving, so when on the wheel it just happens. For cleaning wheels I usually just take outside and spray down with the outside hose and spray nozzle. You can try putting a small litter box in the cage; however, most hedgehogs don't learn to use them. It's kind of something you just have to deal with. My hedgehogs also poop all over the cage. I just empty the cage and refill it about once a week, and usually clean the wheel about twice a week. I wish there was some magical way to get them to not poop there, if you or anyone else figures it out, be sure to share!
We have a wild hedgehog we rescued from busy road . It was exhausted and probably been chased .... ...after looking after it for two days , ..with plenty of crunchies, water and rest ... ..its now being released tonight down a local park deep in the undergrowth... Its 3lb and enormous ,! ..after chatting with vets they tell us it might be an elderly male . I was amazed how big the poop was ...cat size.! Well anyway, it's okay and quite happy . We are tempted to keep it as we are moving to the countryside cottage next month... But we feel it needs to live local.... Absolutely love him to bits. Kudos to those who look after hedgehogs . I could never even contemplate cutting its nails. Cutting cat and dog nails was bad enough ...lol. Loved the video .... We hope to look after one in future .... Lots of good tips here . Thank you 💚💚💚💚💚
Hedgehogs are cool animals! I would suggest letting that hedgehog go. It was a wild living hedgehog. It has it's own life out there. We should only keep animals as pets that were captive bred. They were born in a cage and know nothing else. Animals that are living outside have their own life. Unfair for us to take them and put them in a cage.
@@earthling1984 You are right, I agree We only looked after it , as it parked itself for hours looking stunned. Like I said we checked with wildlife vet first. We were even enquiring where best to put it as no one has bushes or anything ..where we live now. Nothing but busy roads . As for looking after one in country , ..I meant offer them a home if they entered our garden. Let them come and go at there own freewill ... Our next garden backs onto fields and a forest. Many residents in the village have hedgehogs living everywhere. We would never capture it as such. Just offer it use of our garden ...and crunchies etc . ( like feeding wild birds ). I am against captured animals , ..I just enjoy giving a helping hand ..to any wildlife ... 💚💚💚
@@earthling1984 We were just about to release it to a woodland, a nice , safe place. But it was caught up in a towel and we were concerned it had not eaten or drunk water yesterday. We started to unravel it , and discovered .......😳😳😳😳😳😳 It had given birth to atleast 5 babies.! 😄😄 So it was heavily pregnant, not a heavy old Male. Babies were likely born after midnight today. Luckily we found someone, a registered hedgehog help charity. ...and dropped them all off. They were okay , the highly experienced hedgehog lady had a peek, ...just to confirm the babies are still alive and happy She has a perfect set up for it . When they are all old enough ... ...she will release them all together somewhere safe near where we live. ...somewhere away from busy toads etc. We are so happy as we were so worried . After we disturbed them all , not knowing about the babies, ...we were so so worried mom would attack her them or worst ... ..but luckily she didnt. This morning we were in shock! We never expected all that . Like I said we were ready to release a large old male , ...and ended with a family of 6 or more , and a delicate situation !! Just glad they are in safe hands now. What a day . Phew ! 😄😄 💚💚💚💚
Thank you so much for this and all of your videos! You explain it so well and leave parts in that normally others won't. At the time I am doing research to see if a hedgehog is the right pet for me. It seems they're a perfect match! But thank you again for everything and you make things so much easier. -Maggie
Earthling1984, Harry continues to be Harry. A terrified creature when first arrived. Seems like he had a traumatic childhood. However, over a year or so he gradually opened up. Not exactly a social creature as an adult, but runs over hopeful for food, falls asleep on people, and generally is tolerant. I guess that’s the best we can expect!
I kept and bred over 50 hedgehogs. :) All were calm and tame since I started handling them at around 1 week of age. Sadly, there are a lot of bad breeders out there who sell too early just for money (hedgehogs should be with breeder until 3 months). They should be handled daily and socialized before sale. But, lots of breeders just are neglectful and just in it for the quick buck.
@@earthling1984 she’s actually super sweet and well tempered (four months when I got her) she’s just still young with a lot of energy so when I try to get her to sit still for two seconds she’s like nope! She warmed up to me in literally two days and is definitely very bonded to me! It’s super sweet!
Thank you so much for this!! A couple of times I have cut my hedgie's nails a bit too far and didn't know what to do - I was too scared to put anything on the nail in case that made it worse. But this video helped a lot. You make this look so easy - unfortunately for me my hedgie is quite a bit squirmier than Jasmine is. :P I always look forward to whenever you upload a hedgie video. I've had mine for almost a year now and honestly I feel like there's still so much I don't know about them.
Very helpful video! And it's good to see those nail clippers in use as well. One of my hedgehog's front claws is curled, and I'm too nervous to try and get it with our "human" nail clippers. I'll definitely be getting some of the clippers you used -- thanks again for the demonstration!
We got our hedgie in early July. He was born early May. I was terrified of cutting his nails. Thank you for this video! He is still getting used to us. I didn't realize it would take this long...
Keep working at it! Glad to hear he is coming around a bit! Some breeders don't socialized their hedgehogs very well, so it takes the new owners some time to get them tame.
Thank you for making so many informative hedgie videos! I'm going to be getting a hedgehog very soon so I've been binge watching all of your hedgehog care vids. One question, though: how often should I cut their nails?
Thanks for the kind comment and good luck with your hedgehog! As for nails, it just depends how fast they grow. Just look at their nails every once in a while and if they look too long, give them a clip. Usually about once a month is what I do. This girls had grown a bit longer this time, I think it's been a couple months since her last trim and as you can see they were pretty long!
hey, i know this video is a bit old but do you suggest a groomer or vet for those of us that would be too scared to trim our hedgehog's nails? because i know once i get one, i'd be too scared of cutting their nails too short :( (and that would be bad for the both hedgehog & i :(( but mainly hedgehog). (a groomer as in like a pet groomer. i know a groomer my parents take our dogs to sometimes for their nails and a spa day, so next appt they have, i might ask the lady what animals she does :0c!) but ye, right now i'm kinda just binge-watching your hedgehog care videos, adding them to my Education playlist and overall just doing my research beforehand :3!! (any good info n tips n such for a first time hedgie owner would be much appreciated ^^"!!)
:) Glad to help! Just a couple tips (things most people ask about). First is food. Make sure to only feed high quality cat food, no cheap junk; I use Blue Buffalo or Royal Canin. This 8 year old hedgehog lived her whole life on 90% just that. I also give freezedried mealworms (mix with catfood) and veggies/fruits from time to time. Heating is also very important. Hedgehogs need to be oer 74F. Around 77F is a great temperature for them. A small reptile heatlight (like those red ones) works great. Just a small 25W heatlight over the cage should raise it to a safe level (use a thermometer to test temp). And I'm sure you know to use Aspen for bedding, not pine or cedar. Other than that just a wheel and your set. Good luck with your hedgehog!
thanks for making a video that is so much Simple than the other plus I love your hedgehog video they are very helpful I have a hedgehog name Hannah banana
Oh man I forgot how soothing your voice was! But my brother just lost his bear hamster(she lived to 4 1/2 ) so he's been kinda down. And I've been trying to think of another small pet he could try out and hedgehogs seem to be friendly and fun :> Where do you recommend rescuing or buying one from?
Thanks :) I haven't purchased a hedgehog for like 8+ years. I got mine shipped to me on an airlines from a breeder in Texas. I have also seen some at animal expos. I'd suggest searching around online for breeders in your state, animal expos in your state, and also call local pet shops and ask if they ever get any in (don't call the 'big brand' stores, but the offbrand/family owned pet stores).
Okay awesome thank you, we'll definitely look into it! Yeah our friend breeds the hamsters n that's where we got his last one. I've heard some horror stories about buying rodents from brand name stores!
My hedgehog is a young (8 month old) squirmer. He never balls up and hates being on his back and never spikes up when he knows I'm there. I can't cut his nails, he just squirms and squirms until I let him go. They're definitely not as long as those nails tho, so I might just leave them be. I dunno what to do with them.
Hi, I'm interested in getting a hedgehog but I stay a my dads house on weekends and my mom will not want to take care of the hedgie.. I have dogs at my dads house, would it stress the little guy out to travel that much do you think?
Probably would stress the hedgehog moving it all the time abd also if the dogs bark a loy by the hedehog. Hedgehogs are fine for 2 days in cage with water bottle and some extra dry cat food.
In the video you used cat/ferret nail clippers. A lot of websites say that human nail clippers are fine to use as well. Do you agree with using human nail clippers as an alternative or do you recommend against them?
hi, I'm getting a 1 month old hegehog tommorow and I have all the needed supplies she needs. I heard they like certain fruits can I go down to my local market and buy fresh watermelon slices and give it to her as a treat once in a while?
Watermelon probably isn't the best choice. You should look up on google 'what vegetables and fruits are good for hedgehogs' and you should find a list. 1 month old?!? Wow, that breeder is selling way to early. I never sold till at least 2.5 months. They need time to socialize and grow and get tame around humans from the breeder handling daily. Many breeders sell way to young so they can sell easy and make the most with the least work. But, what I would suggest is at least handle first. I wouldn't buy a month old hedgehog myself. I feel they need time with other hedgehogs (their mom and siblings until about 1.5 months, then separate the males and leave the females with the mom until about 2.5 to 3 months) to grow and learn. But, at least handle before buying. Make sure the hedgehog is calm, tame, and doesn't just curl up scared. My hedgehogs I sold were all easily handled by the new owners before purchase. Good luck! Search my channel for 'hedgehog' to see all the hedgehog videos I have. Lots of great info and just some fun videos too!
i just got a hedgehog from a friend who didnt have time to care for him. how much should i feed him? right now he has royal canin cat food but is it better to feed him hedgehog kibble?
Royal Canin is great! No, don't use hedgehog food. There are no good hedgehog foods on the market that I have seen. Cat food is what my hedgehogs have all eaten, and I've had hedgehogs live over 8 years! I also mix in freezedried mealworms and sometimes give veggies. I just keep dry cat food basically always in the cage.
Accidental pregnancy, should I clip the mother's nails before the babies are due do you think? I own three already but never expected a pregnancy. She's 1 year old.
It was a strange accident, and the "new hedgehog", which we thought was female because we couldn't get him to unroll and I took the breeders advice which I shouldn't have done, and thats how that happened. She has two babies that are exactly two weeks old. I handled them at 10 days and now everybody is doing good! Dad has his own new cage. Two owners for both babies now. The male seems to be alright, he's in the living room and we joke that he's going to fight pit bulls because he's really buff and runs in his wheel 6 hours a night lol Mother is in the hallway on a stand in a large tank with a heat lamp that ranges at 78F. Things are going pretty good. Third female is in her own box across on a wooden stand in her own tank now.
Evil Snail oh I was pretty upset. I purchased another, assuming it was female, to prevent any form of breeding, I just wanted to have a couple years between them so I wouldn't be as upset if anything were to happen due to age. I am by no means a breeding person lol I primarily chose females because I liked the temperament of my first (different breeder) who happened to be a female. First two females shared a very large 250G tank and were extremely close. I removed one because the of accident, I actually feel like she's depressed. Babies have forever homes, that was the first thing I established. Babies are cute, but so much more messy than adults. I do appreciate how you reacted, I too frown upon irresponsible breeding. Especially in my state, Arizona, hedgehogs became legal almost 3 years ago, now they're flooding shelters and never tamed. But now I guess I have an albino male. He seems alright being by himself. Named him "Cheese".
Evil Snail I am very thankful that the mother is doing okay. I recently had a scare with a UTI and it is super difficult force feeding a cranky hedgehog antibiotics twice a day. And expensive. I'm so happy it was a small litter as well. I was terrified she was going to parent 5+. I would be devastated if I lost her in that process.
I love the cats name Dread (?) and the way you spoke to him to shoo him away hahaa also, I've been told and read hedgies live 3-5 years, you said Jasmine is 8, is that how an exceptionally happy hedgie may live or is it more common if their just well taken care of? and also, it made me think of a dating video "this is Jasmine..." lol
FingerArt Master 4 to 6 is average for hogs. Good care and they should live at least 6. Jasmine is one of the oldest I've heard of. Perhaps the oldest recorded in captivity. I also had the oldest recorded Short Tailed Opossum. Just good care and proper high quality food. Food makes a big difference.
hi! ok so i just cut my hedgehog's nails and he started bleeding and it bleed for 5 minutes now, and I'm worried that he's not going to feel comfortable for like a week because i know how it feels when i bite my nails to far down and it stings, so I'm worried. please help!
Rylie Bomberger Don't worry. Hedgehog will be fine. It is not good to cut too far, so, be more careful in the future! But, don't worry about it. A nail cut a bit too far won't cause any lasting health issues. It can cause the hedgehog to not trust you (because it may think you hurt it, it felt pain). Just don't cut so often or so short. Their nails can be pretty long and that is fine.
Rylie Bomberger I think when cutting nails it's good to have an available flour(or another alternatives) nearby to stop the bleeding when you accidentally cut them too deep.
You should hold every day. Also, it's best to buy pets that don't bite or act aggressive in the first place (your moms fault). You wouldn't buy a dog or cat that was mean/aggressive, but, people buy small animals that weren't brought up well all the time. Buy from a quality breeder or even pet store, handle first, and make sure the animal was socialized and nice before purchasing. None of my 50+ hedgehogs have ever bitten, so it shocks me when people say they have been bit by a hedgehog. For now, use gloves, be very calm while handling, and handle daily. In time your hedgehog should come around. Your mom should help with handling too and making sure the hedgehog is taken care of correctly.
Ive been watching your hedgehog videos for a week or so now because about 3-4 days ago I got a rescue hedgehog thats about 1 year old. When we first got him he was very shy and scared but now he will open up in my hand and let me handle him. (Which I am pretty happy about) I thought he was a tan/brown hedgehog but when I bathed him today I found out that he was actually white with brown striped quills in some spots, and I am pretty sure the previous owner neglected him... His quills are pretty "tangled" and look really crazy and messy, ive tried to look this up but have had no luck finding info on it, do you have any idea whats going on? P.S. When I bathed him and brushed him for about 20 minutes to try and fix this his quills straightened out, but shortly after they went back to being a mess
Hmm. That is weird. I've never really seen 'tangled' quills. They can stick up every which way when the hedgehog is not yet calm around you. It is normal for them to go all directions until fully tame. But, I think you are saying they are even more 'tangled' than that. Not really sure what this is.
hi I am thinking of getting a hedgehog and watched all your videos on then found it very helpful, wanted to ask you, is it better getting a baby or a grownup. as the pet store has both small and grown ups
It's best to get one that is calm and tame. People often buy small animals that bite, are scared, or aggressive. Handle all of them, and pick out the one you like / the nicest one. It's fine to get ones that are older, they can live for 8+ years. I doubt they are that old in the pet store anyways. I do prefer myself to get younger pets so they can live their whole lives in my care, but, if the older ones are nicer, I'd for sure go with the older ones. The young ones should be nice if brought up by good breeder. But, lots of bad breeders out there.
+Earthling1984 thanks. just another question I have a 10 year old daughter will that be fine as in one of your videos you mentioned not young kids but she was quite good with my baby ring neck parrot
Chantelle Coetser Should be just fine. It depends on the child of course. I had pets when I was young and was even breeding hamsters by around age 7 by myself. I of course would suggest parental supervision during handling, especially until tamer.
+Earthling1984 definitely she is good with animals. thanks for all your help. I have done all my home work on them and think it's a perfect fit for us, if I have any more questions you are definitely my go to guy. Thanks again
+Earthling1984 Hi do you maby have a email I still have a lot of things to ask you and it will make my qestions less noob, and easy to reply and send as true youtube
Don't need vaccinations. They will eat some veggies and fruits. You need to find a list online of what is safe for them though, don't just feed them anything.
We just got hedgehogs a week ago and my hedgehog he has been fine and now all of a sudden he started popping green slime kinda clear poop we haven't changed his food but he has been eating some mealworms and they are fine for him. We are thinking its from stress kids wanting to see him and our dogs he was nose to nose with one just today, any suggestions?
Could be from too much stress in first week. The hedgehog needs to always be handled very calmly, they are often scared/nervous until they full trust their humans. Also, make sure to only feed high quality cat food (My 8 year old hedgehog ate Blue Buffalo or Royal Canin her whole life + some freezedried mealworms and some veggies/fruits from time to time).
This question doesnt really have to do with cutting Hedgehog nails, but i thought id ask it on this video, I've heard you say before that freeze dried mealworms are good to get, but my local breeder says to NEVER get freeze dried mealworms, and to only get live mealworms. I was hoping for your input on this issue.
Don't listen to your local breeder. I tried live insects with my hedgehogs. Most wouldn't go for them, especially crickets, just too fast and jumpy and got lost in their bedding. Live mealworms some would eat, but again, often got lost. Yes, you can put them in a bowl, but the inevitable happens and they get into the bedding. Then a week later you have beetles flying around! I have used freezedried mealworms mixed into my hedgehogs cat food for almost a decade! My 8 year old hedgehog has eaten freezedried mealworms with her cat food for 8 years! She is old and healthy! In fact, not a single hedgehog of mine has ever been ill or had any problems. So, based on my experience, it is perfectly fine to mix some freezedried mealworms in with their dry cat food.
Slimy Buddies I've had many over 6 and a few over 8 years. Proper care and diet is all that is needed. Sadly, lots of breeders and owners don't really know what they are doing. :(
In fact the average hedgehog have a lifespan ranging from 3 years to 7 years. More than 7 is more rare, and it shows that he takes very good care of his spiky friends.
HELLLPPPPPPP!!! My hoglets are 16 daays old, and momma started biting them. Syringe with goats milk every few hours to hand feed? What else besides goats milk can I use, also, when they are 3 weeks, what can I feed them then?
How bad was she biting them? Sometimes the moms just move the babies around with their mouths... And usually the babies are fine with the mom after a week or so passes. You can start feeding them high quality wet cat/kitten food once they accept it. You may want to get some baby kitten formula too to add to the goatsmilk to help add more nutrition. Probably should have left with the mom though if she didn't eat or cause any actual damage to any.
Search my channel for "hedgehog care" and you will find lots of info about how to care for them! They aren't really that hard. Basically you need high quality cat food. I recommend Blue Buffalo or Royal Canin (no cheap junk food). I also feed freezedried mealworms (mix with the cat food) and some veggies/fruits from time to time. You need a large single level cage (they are clumsy and can fall, so a single level cage is needed). Something like a large guinea pig cage works. Use Apsen for bedding (NOT pine or cedar). And make sure their cage is around 77F (a small 25w red reptile heatlight works great for this. Overall, not too hard to care for.
Cedar and pine are very dusty and can cause respiratory problems. Aspen is safe because it is a harder wood and less dusty. Only use aspen for hedgehogs and any other pets.
+Earthling1984 ok and one more question are they supposed to sleep all day beacuse its rarely awake during the day and it wakes up when im there and iwas also wondering is lettuce good for them?
ZeMo TapzZ Depends on type of lettuce. There are countless varieties. Do a google search and look up what is good for them. Hedgehogs do sleep often; however, if it is sleeping all the time it may be too cold. Is the cage at least 75F? It should be around 77F. Any lower than 74F and they can get slow and eventually hibernate and/or die. Make sure your hedgehog cage is warm enough.
You don't want to cut too far. Less is better. Cut more often just cut less. Don't want to cause blood and pain to your hedgehog. And yes, the more transparent part is the safe part to cut. There is a vein type thing inside that is more white looking and if that is cut they will feel pain and bleed.
I have a question, I just got a hedgehog 3 days ago, and the lady told me to feed her good life chicken cat food. her poop smells horrible, is it because it is cheap food?
Jalexi Jimenez Only high quality food. I prefer Blue Buffalo, Royal Canin, or Instinct. I suggest you mix in freezedried mealworms or other insects into the dry cat food.
Jalexi Jimenez Might be. Either way I prefer high quality, grain free cat foods. If I had human children I would never give them fast food. The pets I have I make sure to give high quality food. It can and will extend their life and improve their life.
try to do it with your finger from nose to to the top of his head ( where the spikes start) mine seems to calm down when i do it, also try to give him a belly rub with ine finger, mine seems to like that
i have had my hedgehog for about 7 months i got her at 12 weeks old from a very nice breeder instagram (olgathehog). it hurts so much to see people who donest do their research before buying. i waited a 6 months before getting a hedgehog to research breeders and make sure i got all the right equipment such as wheel, best food, toys, cage etc. you seem like a great hedgehog owner/breeder. :D
Just cut them short enough that they aren't curling or causing any issues for the hedgehog. If you cut too far, they will bleed; and, perhaps cause your hedgehog pain. So, best to leave them a bit longer, rather than cut too short.
I love how you left in the part where you cut her nail too short. Most people would have left that out due to embarrassment or fear a bunch of radical animal activists would come at their throats, but everybody makes mistakes (and I know cutting nails that small isn't an easy task.) It's helpful for those who might be in that same situation and not know what to do. So thank you so much!
:) Thanks for the kind comments! And I agree. I could have taken it out, but, better to leave it in so people could see how to handle it if it happens to them.
+Earthling1984 it was funny when your cat was stealing jasmines (hedghog) food
Earthling1984 I own 2 of my own ones name is Sarah and the others name is Wedge(wedge is the one in my picture). Wedge is super nice because I got him young but Sarah I will never ever get to socialize.
WedgieHedgielove Keep working with Sarah. She should come around in time.
Earthling1984 it's really hard to. The only time I see her face is in a bath and I got her while she was 2 1/2. Don't help that I think the owner before me mistreated her
it's 3 am and I have my maths test tommorow. I don't even own a hedge hog, why am I watching this?
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I went from playing battle field one to watching hedgehog videos.
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Thanks for this. I'm such a wimp that I've always taken my hedgehog to the vet to have his nails trimmed. If they did it during his normal well pet visit, they wouldn't charge me. Otherwise, it cost $25.00 a visit. My hedgehog is very laid back as well, and he doesn't mind being handled at all. I'm going to try your method, so thanks for posting!
i never cut my hedgehog nail because everytime i look at her nail, it always short. at night i always hear she crawl her wood house. so i think that is the way she make her nail shorter. i think so. sorry for my bad english
Don't apologize, your English was near perfect. (:
I love your english.
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Thank you earthling for doing these tutorials about taking good care of your pets, keep it up !
i had no idea you could use that type of nail trimmer ! i usually use a baby nail clipper, i would be scared to use scissors lol, so glad you're doing hedgehog updates ! love it !!
I just recently took a hedgehog from a family friend who couldn't care for theirs anymore and your videos have been a big help. They are easy to understand, informative, and very handy. Thank you for making these and helping to ease some of my fears as a first time hedgehog owner!
Glad to help! If you have any questions send them my way!
I do actually have one or two! I made sure to gather up as much information as I could about how to care for him before taking him home, but none of that prepared me for the amount of poop this little guy creates! Are hedgehogs generally just tiny pooping machines? That is just fine, but it is just always all over his wheel. Do you find that your hedgehogs just go where ever the need strikes or do they tend to go in a certain spot that they like? Also, do you recommend any certain products for cleaning? I would like to use something to wipe down his wheel in-between the times that I take his cage apart for a more thorough cleaning.
insaneAFIfan This sure is a problem for most hedgehog keepers. They naturally poop while moving, so when on the wheel it just happens. For cleaning wheels I usually just take outside and spray down with the outside hose and spray nozzle. You can try putting a small litter box in the cage; however, most hedgehogs don't learn to use them. It's kind of something you just have to deal with. My hedgehogs also poop all over the cage. I just empty the cage and refill it about once a week, and usually clean the wheel about twice a week. I wish there was some magical way to get them to not poop there, if you or anyone else figures it out, be sure to share!
Hahaha dude your hedgehog is so still! Mine just rings so much and doesn’t give me a chance to clip them! Her nails aren’t as long but they are long
We have a wild hedgehog we rescued from busy road .
It was exhausted and probably been chased ....
...after looking after it for two days ,
..with plenty of crunchies, water and rest ...
..its now being released tonight down a local park deep in the undergrowth...
Its 3lb and enormous ,!
..after chatting with vets
they tell us it might be an elderly male .
I was amazed how big the poop was ...cat size.!
Well anyway, it's okay and quite happy .
We are tempted to keep it as we are moving to the countryside cottage next month...
But we feel it needs to live local....
Absolutely love him to bits.
Kudos to those who look after hedgehogs .
I could never even contemplate cutting its nails.
Cutting cat and dog nails was bad enough ...lol.
Loved the video ....
We hope to look after one in future ....
Lots of good tips here .
Thank you
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Hedgehogs are cool animals! I would suggest letting that hedgehog go. It was a wild living hedgehog. It has it's own life out there. We should only keep animals as pets that were captive bred. They were born in a cage and know nothing else. Animals that are living outside have their own life. Unfair for us to take them and put them in a cage.
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You are right, I agree
We only looked after it , as it parked itself for hours looking stunned.
Like I said we checked with wildlife vet first.
We were even enquiring where best to put it as no one has bushes or anything
..where we live now. Nothing but busy roads .
As for looking after one in country ,
..I meant offer them a home if they entered our garden.
Let them come and go at there own freewill ...
Our next garden backs onto fields and a forest.
Many residents in the village have hedgehogs living everywhere.
We would never capture it as such.
Just offer it use of our garden
...and crunchies etc .
( like feeding wild birds ).
I am against captured animals ,
..I just enjoy giving a helping hand
..to any wildlife ...
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I have news about my hedgehog .
If you are interested
@@morganjames5180 Yes?
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We were just about to release it to a woodland, a nice , safe place.
But it was caught up in a towel and we were concerned it had not eaten or drunk water yesterday.
We started to unravel it , and discovered .......😳😳😳😳😳😳
It had given birth to atleast 5 babies.! 😄😄
So it was heavily pregnant, not a heavy old Male.
Babies were likely born after midnight today.
Luckily we found someone, a registered hedgehog help charity.
...and dropped them all off.
They were okay , the highly experienced hedgehog lady had a peek,
...just to confirm the babies are still alive and happy
She has a perfect set up for it .
When they are all old enough ...
...she will release them all together somewhere safe near where we live.
...somewhere away from busy toads etc.
We are so happy as we were so worried .
After we disturbed them all , not knowing about the babies,
...we were so so worried mom would attack her them or worst ...
..but luckily she didnt.
This morning we were in shock!
We never expected all that .
Like I said we were ready to release a large old male ,
...and ended with a family of 6 or more , and a delicate situation !!
Just glad they are in safe hands now.
What a day .
Phew ! 😄😄
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Thank you so much for this and all of your videos! You explain it so well and leave parts in that normally others won't. At the time I am doing research to see if a hedgehog is the right pet for me. It seems they're a perfect match! But thank you again for everything and you make things so much easier. -Maggie
8 years good for her
I just wanted to say this is one the first videos I saw from you. It was tremendously helpful.
Thanks Shane. Glad it helped too! I see you have a hedgehog from your comment on my hamster video. Hope all is well for you and your pet(s)!
Earthling1984, Harry continues to be Harry. A terrified creature when first arrived. Seems like he had a traumatic childhood. However, over a year or so he gradually opened up. Not exactly a social creature as an adult, but runs over hopeful for food, falls asleep on people, and generally is tolerant. I guess that’s the best we can expect!
Eight years! Wow! Cute girl!
Mine is never that still! But I guess that's her cheerful, lively charm;-)
8 yrs old... wow
This is the calmest hedgehog I’ve ever seen, my little Lola is a baby and she is crazy
I kept and bred over 50 hedgehogs. :) All were calm and tame since I started handling them at around 1 week of age. Sadly, there are a lot of bad breeders out there who sell too early just for money (hedgehogs should be with breeder until 3 months). They should be handled daily and socialized before sale. But, lots of breeders just are neglectful and just in it for the quick buck.
@@earthling1984 she’s actually super sweet and well tempered (four months when I got her) she’s just still young with a lot of energy so when I try to get her to sit still for two seconds she’s like nope! She warmed up to me in literally two days and is definitely very bonded to me! It’s super sweet!
Thank you so much for this!! A couple of times I have cut my hedgie's nails a bit too far and didn't know what to do - I was too scared to put anything on the nail in case that made it worse. But this video helped a lot. You make this look so easy - unfortunately for me my hedgie is quite a bit squirmier than Jasmine is. :P I always look forward to whenever you upload a hedgie video. I've had mine for almost a year now and honestly I feel like there's still so much I don't know about them.
Thank you so much for show us how cute her nails and thank you for showing us when you cute too short,wow jazzmen looks good for 8 years old 😊❤️
Very helpful video! And it's good to see those nail clippers in use as well. One of my hedgehog's front claws is curled, and I'm too nervous to try and get it with our "human" nail clippers. I'll definitely be getting some of the clippers you used -- thanks again for the demonstration!
She’s so cute!!
We got our hedgie in early July. He was born early May. I was terrified of cutting his nails. Thank you for this video! He is still getting used to us. I didn't realize it would take this long...
Keep working at it! Glad to hear he is coming around a bit! Some breeders don't socialized their hedgehogs very well, so it takes the new owners some time to get them tame.
Yes it definitely seemed that way. We spend time with him every day consistently. Your videos have been so helpful!
I tried doing this but my hedgehog kept hissing at me and balling up is there another way I can do this
Try interacting with them more, or just help them gain your trust with cutting their nails
Wow 8 years old! Amazing I heard they live from 3 to 6 but u been doin a good job with her
I've kept and bred over 50 hedgehogs. Every one I kept lived over 6 years, and, a few over 8 years.
Earthling1984 amazing!!!!!
Awww hedgehogs are so cute!
Thank you so much for this video. I need to cut my girls nails.
Ps. Jasmine is precious
that hedgehog is adorable
all hedgehogs are adorable :)
Thank you for making so many informative hedgie videos! I'm going to be getting a hedgehog very soon so I've been binge watching all of your hedgehog care vids. One question, though: how often should I cut their nails?
Thanks for the kind comment and good luck with your hedgehog! As for nails, it just depends how fast they grow. Just look at their nails every once in a while and if they look too long, give them a clip. Usually about once a month is what I do. This girls had grown a bit longer this time, I think it's been a couple months since her last trim and as you can see they were pretty long!
I wanna have a hedgehog as a pet too they look CUTE
hey, i know this video is a bit old but
do you suggest a groomer or vet for those of us that would be too scared to trim our hedgehog's nails?
because i know once i get one, i'd be too scared of cutting their nails too short :(
(and that would be bad for the both hedgehog & i :(( but mainly hedgehog).
(a groomer as in like a pet groomer. i know a groomer my parents take our dogs to sometimes for their nails and a spa day, so next appt they have, i might ask the lady what animals she does :0c!)
but ye, right now i'm kinda just binge-watching your hedgehog care videos, adding them to my Education playlist and overall just doing my research beforehand :3!!
(any good info n tips n such for a first time hedgie owner would be much appreciated ^^"!!)
Sadlly I sold my hedgehog because I got too busy. But your videos really helped! Thank yo bro! #GoodbyeHedgie
She's so cute!!
Aww, poor thing. Glad she didn't seem to feel hurt after that too close of a cut.
Lovely old Lady!
wow shes very open with you. my little one goes in a ball if i tried that.
So cute
8 years? Holy crap!! She's still such a pretty little girl though.
Your hedgehog really calm.. i just got mine and he's really grumpy.. hissing and popping.. i wonder how to cut his nail and bath him
I thought this was for a second how to cute hedge nails LOL
Hedgehogs are life 😂
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where did you buy your hedgehog?
I'm about to get a hedgehog and thank you for telling me a lot about hedhogs
:) Glad to help! Just a couple tips (things most people ask about). First is food. Make sure to only feed high quality cat food, no cheap junk; I use Blue Buffalo or Royal Canin. This 8 year old hedgehog lived her whole life on 90% just that. I also give freezedried mealworms (mix with catfood) and veggies/fruits from time to time. Heating is also very important. Hedgehogs need to be oer 74F. Around 77F is a great temperature for them. A small reptile heatlight (like those red ones) works great. Just a small 25W heatlight over the cage should raise it to a safe level (use a thermometer to test temp). And I'm sure you know to use Aspen for bedding, not pine or cedar. Other than that just a wheel and your set. Good luck with your hedgehog!
hi just wondering how many hedgehogs you have owned. you seem to really know what you are talking about
In the past I have owned and bred over 50. Had a few live 8+ years.
I was looking for a video like this thanks
Glad to help!
this was posted the day my hedgehog was born
Crazy Genius ayyyy Frank iero fan
thanks for making a video that is so much Simple than the other plus I love your hedgehog video they are very helpful I have a hedgehog name Hannah banana
👍🏼 very good tutorial thx Earthling :D
She's so cute☺️☺️☺️☺️😗😗😗☺️
Oh man I forgot how soothing your voice was! But my brother just lost his bear hamster(she lived to 4 1/2 ) so he's been kinda down. And I've been trying to think of another small pet he could try out and hedgehogs seem to be friendly and fun :> Where do you recommend rescuing or buying one from?
Thanks :) I haven't purchased a hedgehog for like 8+ years. I got mine shipped to me on an airlines from a breeder in Texas. I have also seen some at animal expos. I'd suggest searching around online for breeders in your state, animal expos in your state, and also call local pet shops and ask if they ever get any in (don't call the 'big brand' stores, but the offbrand/family owned pet stores).
Okay awesome thank you, we'll definitely look into it! Yeah our friend breeds the hamsters n that's where we got his last one. I've heard some horror stories about buying rodents from brand name stores!
My Heggie doesn’t curl into a ball. Is that weird or different?? I tried but she squirms back around.
My female I was able to cut her nails while bathing but my male is not letting me at all. Do I keep trying occasionally because he’s not as calm?
Was planning on getting a hedgehog. I work at an office and we shred a ton of paper everyday. I was wondering if I could use that as bedding?
what if you gave them a treat after you finish so they know cutting their nails is a good thing would that make it easier?
Where can I get these nail clipper things?
Julia Velasquez Any pet store or online. Look for cat / kitten or ferret nail clippers.
Omg she's so calm and sweet mine was someone else's and he's still scared of me
My hedgehog is a young (8 month old) squirmer. He never balls up and hates being on his back and never spikes up when he knows I'm there. I can't cut his nails, he just squirms and squirms until I let him go. They're definitely not as long as those nails tho, so I might just leave them be. I dunno what to do with them.
poor sonic
hiii love the videos
Should you use this method to clip a aggressive or scared hedgehog nails?
Would it be okay to use normal nail clippers or should I really get those clippers
Hi, I'm interested in getting a hedgehog but I stay a my dads house on weekends and my mom will not want to take care of the hedgie.. I have dogs at my dads house, would it stress the little guy out to travel that much do you think?
Probably would stress the hedgehog moving it all the time abd also if the dogs bark a loy by the hedehog. Hedgehogs are fine for 2 days in cage with water bottle and some extra dry cat food.
I Love her
In the video you used cat/ferret nail clippers. A lot of websites say that human nail clippers are fine to use as well. Do you agree with using human nail clippers as an alternative or do you recommend against them?
You can use human nail clippers as well. I prefer how the cat/ferret clippers are shaped.
hi, I'm getting a 1 month old hegehog tommorow and I have all the needed supplies she needs. I heard they like certain fruits can I go down to my local market and buy fresh watermelon slices and give it to her as a treat once in a while?
*and give her pieces as a treat once in a while?
Watermelon probably isn't the best choice. You should look up on google 'what vegetables and fruits are good for hedgehogs' and you should find a list. 1 month old?!? Wow, that breeder is selling way to early. I never sold till at least 2.5 months. They need time to socialize and grow and get tame around humans from the breeder handling daily. Many breeders sell way to young so they can sell easy and make the most with the least work. But, what I would suggest is at least handle first. I wouldn't buy a month old hedgehog myself. I feel they need time with other hedgehogs (their mom and siblings until about 1.5 months, then separate the males and leave the females with the mom until about 2.5 to 3 months) to grow and learn. But, at least handle before buying. Make sure the hedgehog is calm, tame, and doesn't just curl up scared. My hedgehogs I sold were all easily handled by the new owners before purchase. Good luck! Search my channel for 'hedgehog' to see all the hedgehog videos I have. Lots of great info and just some fun videos too!
+Earthling1984 thx for replying, they have another hedgehog I'm interested in thts 5 months old so I'll see to her instead if 1 month is too early :)
Thanks so much! I’m trying to convince m6 parents into getting me a hedgehog, so if I do I’ll know how to do this kind of stuff
i just got a hedgehog from a friend who didnt have time to care for him. how much should i feed him? right now he has royal canin cat food but is it better to feed him hedgehog kibble?
Royal Canin is great! No, don't use hedgehog food. There are no good hedgehog foods on the market that I have seen. Cat food is what my hedgehogs have all eaten, and I've had hedgehogs live over 8 years! I also mix in freezedried mealworms and sometimes give veggies. I just keep dry cat food basically always in the cage.
Accidental pregnancy, should I clip the mother's nails before the babies are due do you think? I own three already but never expected a pregnancy. She's 1 year old.
It was a strange accident, and the "new hedgehog", which we thought was female because we couldn't get him to unroll and I took the breeders advice which I shouldn't have done, and thats how that happened. She has two babies that are exactly two weeks old. I handled them at 10 days and now everybody is doing good! Dad has his own new cage. Two owners for both babies now.
The male seems to be alright, he's in the living room and we joke that he's going to fight pit bulls because he's really buff and runs in his wheel 6 hours a night lol Mother is in the hallway on a stand in a large tank with a heat lamp that ranges at 78F. Things are going pretty good. Third female is in her own box across on a wooden stand in her own tank now.
Evil Snail oh I was pretty upset. I purchased another, assuming it was female, to prevent any form of breeding, I just wanted to have a couple years between them so I wouldn't be as upset if anything were to happen due to age. I am by no means a breeding person lol I primarily chose females because I liked the temperament of my first (different breeder) who happened to be a female. First two females shared a very large 250G tank and were extremely close. I removed one because the of accident, I actually feel like she's depressed. Babies have forever homes, that was the first thing I established. Babies are cute, but so much more messy than adults.
I do appreciate how you reacted, I too frown upon irresponsible breeding. Especially in my state, Arizona, hedgehogs became legal almost 3 years ago, now they're flooding shelters and never tamed. But now I guess I have an albino male. He seems alright being by himself. Named him "Cheese".
Evil Snail I am very thankful that the mother is doing okay. I recently had a scare with a UTI and it is super difficult force feeding a cranky hedgehog antibiotics twice a day. And expensive. I'm so happy it was a small litter as well. I was terrified she was going to parent 5+. I would be devastated if I lost her in that process.
where DID YOU GET THE CLIPPERS
I love the cats name Dread (?) and the way you spoke to him to shoo him away hahaa also, I've been told and read hedgies live 3-5 years, you said Jasmine is 8, is that how an exceptionally happy hedgie may live or is it more common if their just well taken care of? and also, it made me think of a dating video "this is Jasmine..." lol
FingerArt Master 4 to 6 is average for hogs. Good care and they should live at least 6. Jasmine is one of the oldest I've heard of. Perhaps the oldest recorded in captivity. I also had the oldest recorded Short Tailed Opossum. Just good care and proper high quality food. Food makes a big difference.
how many pets do you have in your home?i see a lot of your video,and your home just like a small zoo XD
hi! ok so i just cut my hedgehog's nails and he started bleeding and it bleed for 5 minutes now, and I'm worried that he's not going to feel comfortable for like a week because i know how it feels when i bite my nails to far down and it stings, so I'm worried. please help!
Rylie Bomberger Don't worry. Hedgehog will be fine. It is not good to cut too far, so, be more careful in the future! But, don't worry about it. A nail cut a bit too far won't cause any lasting health issues. It can cause the hedgehog to not trust you (because it may think you hurt it, it felt pain). Just don't cut so often or so short. Their nails can be pretty long and that is fine.
Ok! thanks for letting me know! it's been a few hours and he's a little more active and social now, which he's always been, but ya, thanks!
Rylie Bomberger I think when cutting nails it's good to have an available flour(or another alternatives) nearby to stop the bleeding when you accidentally cut them too deep.
My hedgehog bit me my mom said that she bit me cause i am suppose to hold her everyday.Do i have to hold her everyday
You should hold every day. Also, it's best to buy pets that don't bite or act aggressive in the first place (your moms fault). You wouldn't buy a dog or cat that was mean/aggressive, but, people buy small animals that weren't brought up well all the time. Buy from a quality breeder or even pet store, handle first, and make sure the animal was socialized and nice before purchasing. None of my 50+ hedgehogs have ever bitten, so it shocks me when people say they have been bit by a hedgehog. For now, use gloves, be very calm while handling, and handle daily. In time your hedgehog should come around. Your mom should help with handling too and making sure the hedgehog is taken care of correctly.
Ive been watching your hedgehog videos for a week or so now because about 3-4 days ago I got a rescue hedgehog thats about 1 year old. When we first got him he was very shy and scared but now he will open up in my hand and let me handle him. (Which I am pretty happy about) I thought he was a tan/brown hedgehog but when I bathed him today I found out that he was actually white with brown striped quills in some spots, and I am pretty sure the previous owner neglected him... His quills are pretty "tangled" and look really crazy and messy, ive tried to look this up but have had no luck finding info on it, do you have any idea whats going on?
P.S. When I bathed him and brushed him for about 20 minutes to try and fix this his quills straightened out, but shortly after they went back to being a mess
Hmm. That is weird. I've never really seen 'tangled' quills. They can stick up every which way when the hedgehog is not yet calm around you. It is normal for them to go all directions until fully tame. But, I think you are saying they are even more 'tangled' than that. Not really sure what this is.
I was wandering, I might be getting a hermit crab or a frog, If you've ever had something like that could you give me some caring tips?
I have videos on hermit crabs.
Ok thanks!
hi I am thinking of getting a hedgehog and watched all your videos on then found it very helpful, wanted to ask you, is it better getting a baby or a grownup. as the pet store has both small and grown ups
It's best to get one that is calm and tame. People often buy small animals that bite, are scared, or aggressive. Handle all of them, and pick out the one you like / the nicest one. It's fine to get ones that are older, they can live for 8+ years. I doubt they are that old in the pet store anyways. I do prefer myself to get younger pets so they can live their whole lives in my care, but, if the older ones are nicer, I'd for sure go with the older ones. The young ones should be nice if brought up by good breeder. But, lots of bad breeders out there.
+Earthling1984 thanks. just another question I have a 10 year old daughter will that be fine as in one of your videos you mentioned not young kids but she was quite good with my baby ring neck parrot
Chantelle Coetser Should be just fine. It depends on the child of course. I had pets when I was young and was even breeding hamsters by around age 7 by myself. I of course would suggest parental supervision during handling, especially until tamer.
+Earthling1984 definitely she is good with animals. thanks for all your help. I have done all my home work on them and think it's a perfect fit for us, if I have any more questions you are definitely my go to guy. Thanks again
+Earthling1984 Hi do you maby have a email I still have a lot of things to ask you and it will make my qestions less noob, and easy to reply and send as true youtube
hey sir good day I wanted to pet a hedgehog, I wanted to ask if they need vaccinations and do they eat raw vegies like carrots, oinions etc..
Don't need vaccinations. They will eat some veggies and fruits. You need to find a list online of what is safe for them though, don't just feed them anything.
I live in Texas where is a good place to get a hedgehog
Please do more hedgehog videos!!!!
We just got hedgehogs a week ago and my hedgehog he has been fine and now all of a sudden he started popping green slime kinda clear poop we haven't changed his food but he has been eating some mealworms and they are fine for him.
We are thinking its from stress kids wanting to see him and our dogs he was nose to nose with one just today, any suggestions?
Could be from too much stress in first week. The hedgehog needs to always be handled very calmly, they are often scared/nervous until they full trust their humans. Also, make sure to only feed high quality cat food (My 8 year old hedgehog ate Blue Buffalo or Royal Canin her whole life + some freezedried mealworms and some veggies/fruits from time to time).
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+Earthling1984 I have a 3 month old male hedgehog is it going to be hard to clip them because I'm scared about that
+animal lover245 X3 Just depends how tame / calm the hedgehog is.
+Earthling1984 his pretty calm all the timing less I wake him or something
Can a Hedgehog get sick? And how do I know when they're ill?
If they are acting funny or have runny eyes, nose, ears.
I really want one but I like in NZ
lol, theres heap's here in NZ.
This question doesnt really have to do with cutting Hedgehog nails, but i thought id ask it on this video, I've heard you say before that freeze dried mealworms are good to get, but my local breeder says to NEVER get freeze dried mealworms, and to only get live mealworms. I was hoping for your input on this issue.
Don't listen to your local breeder. I tried live insects with my hedgehogs. Most wouldn't go for them, especially crickets, just too fast and jumpy and got lost in their bedding. Live mealworms some would eat, but again, often got lost. Yes, you can put them in a bowl, but the inevitable happens and they get into the bedding. Then a week later you have beetles flying around! I have used freezedried mealworms mixed into my hedgehogs cat food for almost a decade! My 8 year old hedgehog has eaten freezedried mealworms with her cat food for 8 years! She is old and healthy! In fact, not a single hedgehog of mine has ever been ill or had any problems. So, based on my experience, it is perfectly fine to mix some freezedried mealworms in with their dry cat food.
Hedgehog!
how to cut a nail of a grumpy hedgehog plss
Wow 8 years old they live up to 4 congrats
Slimy Buddies I've had many over 6 and a few over 8 years. Proper care and diet is all that is needed. Sadly, lots of breeders and owners don't really know what they are doing. :(
In fact the average hedgehog have a lifespan ranging from 3 years to 7 years. More than 7 is more rare, and it shows that he takes very good care of his spiky friends.
I'd be so scared doing that. I don't wanna hurt them.
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My hoglets are 16 daays old, and momma started biting them. Syringe with goats milk every few hours to hand feed? What else besides goats milk can I use, also, when they are 3 weeks, what can I feed them then?
How bad was she biting them? Sometimes the moms just move the babies around with their mouths... And usually the babies are fine with the mom after a week or so passes. You can start feeding them high quality wet cat/kitten food once they accept it. You may want to get some baby kitten formula too to add to the goatsmilk to help add more nutrition. Probably should have left with the mom though if she didn't eat or cause any actual damage to any.
I want to get a hedgehog now are they hard to take care of?!?!
Search my channel for "hedgehog care" and you will find lots of info about how to care for them! They aren't really that hard. Basically you need high quality cat food. I recommend Blue Buffalo or Royal Canin (no cheap junk food). I also feed freezedried mealworms (mix with the cat food) and some veggies/fruits from time to time. You need a large single level cage (they are clumsy and can fall, so a single level cage is needed). Something like a large guinea pig cage works. Use Apsen for bedding (NOT pine or cedar). And make sure their cage is around 77F (a small 25w red reptile heatlight works great for this. Overall, not too hard to care for.
How often should I cut the nails
Like should I just cut them when they get long
Just when they get long. You will know when by how they look. If they get long and curl, it's for sure time (a bit past time) to cut them.
This is so weird, I was just wondering if you had a video on how to cut hedgehog nails!
lol :)
if someone can reply can someone tell me why is cedar bedding bad? and whats the difference between aspin and cedar
Cedar and pine are very dusty and can cause respiratory problems. Aspen is safe because it is a harder wood and less dusty. Only use aspen for hedgehogs and any other pets.
+Earthling1984 ok and one more question are they supposed to sleep all day beacuse its rarely awake during the day and it wakes up when im there and iwas also wondering is lettuce good for them?
ZeMo TapzZ Depends on type of lettuce. There are countless varieties. Do a google search and look up what is good for them. Hedgehogs do sleep often; however, if it is sleeping all the time it may be too cold. Is the cage at least 75F? It should be around 77F. Any lower than 74F and they can get slow and eventually hibernate and/or die. Make sure your hedgehog cage is warm enough.
How do you buy your heghogs from cause I want one and lover ur vids
Should I only cut the transparent part?
You don't want to cut too far. Less is better. Cut more often just cut less. Don't want to cause blood and pain to your hedgehog. And yes, the more transparent part is the safe part to cut. There is a vein type thing inside that is more white looking and if that is cut they will feel pain and bleed.
Thank-you!
i don't own a hedgehog why
I have a question, I just got a hedgehog 3 days ago, and the lady told me to feed her good life chicken cat food. her poop smells horrible, is it because it is cheap food?
Jalexi Jimenez Only high quality food. I prefer Blue Buffalo, Royal Canin, or Instinct. I suggest you mix in freezedried mealworms or other insects into the dry cat food.
Earthling1984 so you think it is the food that's making her poop smell so strong?
Jalexi Jimenez Might be. Either way I prefer high quality, grain free cat foods. If I had human children I would never give them fast food. The pets I have I make sure to give high quality food. It can and will extend their life and improve their life.
Earthling1984 okay thanks I'll change it today then
Can you show us how to pet them from the head every time I do it mine freaks out.
try to do it with your finger from nose to to the top of his head ( where the spikes start) mine seems to calm down when i do it, also try to give him a belly rub with ine finger, mine seems to like that
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i have had my hedgehog for about 7 months i got her at 12 weeks old from a very nice breeder instagram (olgathehog). it hurts so much to see people who donest do their research before buying. i waited a 6 months before getting a hedgehog to research breeders and make sure i got all the right equipment such as wheel, best food, toys, cage etc. you seem like a great hedgehog owner/breeder. :D
How far down do you cut their nails
Just cut them short enough that they aren't curling or causing any issues for the hedgehog. If you cut too far, they will bleed; and, perhaps cause your hedgehog pain. So, best to leave them a bit longer, rather than cut too short.
Earthling1984 okay thanks also I recommend cornstarch if they bleed people use it on their dogs nails if they bleed works like a charm
how long do hedgehogs live for
The hedgehog in this video is about 8 years old.
Earthling1984 thanks