10 Things You Need To Know Before Buying A Hedgehog
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Hey everyone, today's video covers ten basic things I think are important to know before considering buying a hedgehog. There are lots of things that this video does not cover, this by no means is the end all be all of hedgehog care. Please be sure to do substantially more research than this video prior to getting a hedgehog.
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*DISCLAIMER*
I am not a vet, and cannot diagnose any medical issues. I am more than happy to help with care questions, or simple health related things, but if your pet is sick, I am not the person to ask. Please be sure to get your pet to the vet as soon as possible if something is wrong.
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When I clicked on this video I thought I wanted a hedgehog, and by the end of the video I realised I am a hedgehog.
OMG LOLOLOLOLOL
Thats me
HAHAHAHA
lel same
TF 😂😂😂
i had an impulsive thought to go buy a hedgehog, i watched this and now i’m never getting a hedgehog thank you
sameeee
SAMEE NOT GUNNA LIE. I have rats though. Get rats, mini dogs
i still want a hedgehog >:)
i got a hedgehog before seeing this video, but i was just more determined to take care of my baby
iraida yessss
1. Lifespan 4-7 years
2. Exotic Vets = exotic prices
3. Quills
4. Keeping them warm (72-80F or 22-27C
5. Solitary animals - staying alone
6. Messy
7. Nocturnal
8. Live insects
9. Large cages (4 square feet)
Here:
7. Nocturnal
8. Live insects
9. Large Cages (4 square feet)
@@accountlol7409 thank you I added them
10. No
They eat cat food so long as you get the right kind
For me these aren’t deal breakers! I have a leopard gecko so I know about heat etc. I’ve had a hedgehog before but she was born with wobbly hedgehog syndrome. I might get a hedgehog in the future though
I owned a hedgehog a few years ago and I thought they made great pets. I had my hedgehog when I was 10 until I was 12. I was a bit young but my hedgehog was easy to manage and I didn't have any problems. Here's some additional tips:
When you first get your hedgehog, put a shirt or a small piece of clothing that smells like you in their sleeping hut/area so they can feel safer or more comfortable with you.
Play with them once a day. I usually played with my hedgehog sometime in the evening when she was most active. I bought a small fence that was bigger than her cage so she could run around more and put her wheel in it and other toys that didn't fit in her cage. Sometimes I had her sit on my lap in a cloth sack, which allows them to feel safe and connected with you. It's a great way to bond!
I also gave her meal worms for treats. I mostly used dried up ones as they were less expensive and lasted longer than live ones.
For bathing, I would say once or twice a month depending on how dirty your hedgehog or its cage is. Use unscented baby soap and if necessary, a toothbrush to clean it's quills.
Also, if you get your hedgehog as a baby it will experience quilling, which is completely normal for young hedgehogs. This is when their quills fall out and new ones grow in. This might cause your hedgehog to hiss more and become more moody, so be careful picking it up as new quills can be painful coming in.
Pricing for the hedgehog itself varies depending if you get your hedgehog from a breeder or shelter, etc. Some things you will need for your hedgehog are:
Cage
Running wheel
Bedding (no wood ships or cedar!)
Food and water dish/bottle
Chew toys
Sleep sack (optional)
And other fun toys for your hedgehog to play with.
I would recommend white bedding so you can easily tell if your hedgehog is injured or its stool looks unusual. Also, if you use a water bottle make sure the metal ball is always working and check it regularly so your hedgehog doesn't get dehydrated if it stops working.
Also, tea tree oil is very toxic for hedgehogs so do not handle your hedgehog if you used tea tree oil .
Have fun and enjoy your hedgehog!
I just always used fabric bedding because it was washable. I had one from 13-18 yrs her name was chad (:
tyty
「Xotle Cxndy」 i’m glad this helped! have fun w ur hedgehog!
Thanks! Im gonna get one for my 12th birthday!
Yeah this video needs to be changed to have a more positive tone. You can relay these facts but also offer easy solutions. She sounds like she really finds them to be dirty annoying animals. Also she should include at least five more positive things to know about them.
I remember when I bought Johnny, my first hedgehog, The first time I picked him up, he bit me then peed on my hand. It was love at first sight!
Imbeleric where did you get your hedgehog? I live in North Carolina and I’m currently looking for one.
@@teacup9250 I got mine from a local breeder, though this can be a bit problematic. You have to make sure you ask the right questions and try to get a healthy hedgie. As far as I know, they are also sold in pet stores. they tend to be the higher price range but also can be healthier and such. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask!
@@teacup9250 I live in North Carolina as well and bought mine from cove exotics breeders. They sell them for 150 and I have had no health problems so far.
Thanks for the info!
I got my hedgehog last Sunday
@@teacup9250 Congrats! I hope you guys have a good time together!
wasn't expecting to hear about hedgehog masturbation but lmao okay i still want one
@@a-troller-on4chan421 no
@@icecreampants2454 Yes.
*faps with the hedgehog*
Their entire Species failed No Nut November
A-Troller-On4Chan That’s a big *no no*
Plug my premium pornhub account for the nights eh?
Am I getting a hedgehog? No. Am I planning on ever getting one? Probably not. Did I thoroughly enjoy this video? Yes. It is 1 am. I’ve accepted it. Great video 🖤
You should
When I was six, two hedgehogs came in through our cat flap and just kinda chilled in our house- we ended up making a lil “spike flap” for them to come in and out 😂
My best friend just messaged me telling me her neighbor has a hedgehog that they want to get rid of, and I said I’ll absolutely take him!!! So I’m watching everything I can to be prepared...I AM SOOO EXCITED!!! I have 6 sugar gliders so I am already prepared for the high maintenance part💚 YOU ARE GORGEOUS BY THE WAY!!! MUCH LOVE!!!!
Brandi TV ohhh hey girl I love you
Brandi !! You are a reason why I’ve been looking into getting a hedgehog 🦔💕
hyping guys seem really excited that’s good I’m happy for u I just want to warn u I had a hedgehog who got a sudden illness and passed away please be prepared and always chose what’s better for ur hedgehog
I had my hedgehog for 4 years, then he went 2 hedgehog heaven. He was a great pet. Miss you gizmo.
Believe it or not im in that same situation right now and cant wait🤣🤣🤣🤣😥🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
i can’t get the image of a hedgehog beating their meat outta my head now, i didn’t even know they did that🗿💀
Ghoulish Habits I know I have a hedgehog and I can’t imagine thta
Lmao I know right?
My chinchilla used to do that too...I got him a hump buddy stuffed animal lol
🤣
Telinges noooooooo
If the college doesn't allow hedgehogs fluff them, I ain't going then!
6:33 his lil hands
Optional title: 10 things you need to know before getting a boyfriend
girlfriend*
@@iwomroz2243 Yeah
So I guess they live only up to 3-7 years. 😔
@@NoName-hk3ss Well that's the life extensy for a relationship/marriage.
Haha
This is why u do research 😅, I wanted a hedgehog and this was the first video I’ve seen about hedgehog care and now I know that I can definitely not care probably for hedgehog, I’m sad, but it’s fine lol
Same c':
I just lost my pet hamster, named Peach, my mom told one of her co-workers about it and she told my om that she was re-homing a hedgehog, this video really helped me consider getting them, I most likely will, thank you for all these tips, very helpful!!
Oh my goodness, great video. 7 years seems short to me. My last dachshund passed away at almost 19 and I thought that was short. 😞. The “short” lifespan, combined with feeding live insects, and prone to diseases has made me reconsider. I’m very afraid of insects and I live in South Louisiana. An outside hedgehog would never be hungry here! 😂 I’ll enjoy them through UA-cam videos. Thank you so very much!!!
Everyone: *Taking this video seriously*
Me: *laughing at his cute little face*
amen!!! ;)
I have been researching hedgehogs for about eight months now And I am finally getting one on February 2. Ilysm ❤️ ♥️ ❤️
L’s Animals getting mine Feb 10th
L’s Animals did u get ur hedgehog?
March
Got mine yesterday.. he's still grumpy with his new home. but we are in a work in progress. :)
I really want a hedgehog and my mum said maybe but and then got me excited about it but later my sister told me she said a definite "no" so... yeah 😦
my hedgehog died this morning and i've decided that im going to put extra effort into learning about proper hedgehog care. she lived 4 years, so it wasnt from neglect or anything- but i want her to know that im making this into a learning experience. thank you for this, most of these are all things i already knew, but its all important information nonetheless. thank you
I love hedgehogs and I was considering getting one. I'm glad to learn more through your channel! I never realized they needed a heat lamp before. Cheers
*has pee, poop and semen on hedgehog*
lets hedgehog crawl through hair
Real love tbh
Many rodent/small animal owners don't really care about getting coverd in that stuff. That is why she brought it up, the point was saying, poop, pee, and others happen.
he legit poops white sticky stuff
That’s love.
i mean she can't look much worse
This arguably has to be the greatest "before you buy" video for a pet.
Tori, just found your hedgehog care videos. I have watched 1.5 so far & wow, they are really good. I am dedicating the rest of my afternoon to learning from your videos. This has been a challenging year and my pets and animal videos help keep me sane. So thanks for an afternoon of free therapy!! Peace.♡
I'm getting one tomorrow! I did research before hand but I really appreciate this video! Learned a little more information and got to see how they're handled. Thanks for uploading!
If hedgehogs live for 4- 7 years...
THEN HOW IS SONIC 15 YEARS OLD?!
XD
Because he's an alien
Mobians and Overlanders have evolved to the point where they have increased in several traits
xqcThonk
EchoTheWorld a fellow juicer 😂😂😂
Every time I walk into my room my hedgehog wakes up to come greet me. My hedgehogs name is quillis
*good name*
good name
I went from rabbit to gerbil to hedgehog. I now am leaning more towards a hedgehog thanks to you.
This is an old video haha but I got a hedgehog on a quick whim but I did A LOT of research in advance. I have a grumpy little guy, who is slowly getting better with human interaction. I bond with him, after dinner time, so he’s pretty good at coming out and checking things out! He also refuses live insects 😂 he likes his expensive, fancy, cat food. He’s only almost 4 months old, but he’s a delight and I can’t wait for our adventures!
My hedgehogs name is Harley quill 😂
MaLeah Galvan mine too!
Wild animals you piece of shit
Mines name is Hedgwig. It's like Harry Potters owl named Hedwig but it's Hedgwig 😂
Lol that awesome
We almost named ours quill.i.am
I got a hedgehog a week ago. His owners before us didn’t pay attention to him at all. His owners were willing to sell him to us. We got him and he was put in my room in his cage. He was very jumpy and his spikes were crossed. Now (a week later) he is very active and he drinks water and eats his food and he also runs around in a clear ball we got him. He is doing great! He is still getting used to being held because he didn’t get enough attention but other than that he is great! These tips really helped and hopefully my hedgehog will trust me fully over time.
its been 2 years how is the hedgehog? owo
@@soobinsoobout3726 you came here because of odi didn't you?
@@soobinsoobout3726 #Sonic1991
@@chinmayeegowda1680 stop exposing me bestie >
not the hamster bal...
Thank you so much for making such an honest, informative video! Too many people get pets they can't properly care for and it's such a shame. Yours are very lucky to have you :)
I wrote a 6 page report on hedgehogs earlier today to submit to my family so we all know how to properly take care of one, when I saw your video was a little worried that I may of missed something but its good to see I was thorough enough. Amazing video im sure they were something a lot of people overlooked, definitely subbed!
So did you end up getting your hedgehog? I need to know
Me: watching this video while cuddling my ouch mouse😂😂
You have a porcupine?
@@spoon96 Ouch mouses are hedgehogs
Well shit google was wrong
Hey me too!
Thanks!! I’m never getting a hedgehog now!
But why
Gordon Watson lol she pointed out all the bad things
Gordon Watson 😎Cool dude 👍
Hahah
I think that’s great and exactly what this kind of video is good for! I’m not either but I’ve never wanted one, they are cute but so are English badgers.
My hedgie is coming next month! I’ve been saving and preparing to be a hedgehog mom for the longest and doing my research 💜
I just felt impulsed to buy one of these little guys but just like my sudden urge to buy a gecko i found a video and made myself come to the reasonable understanding that this little guy needs much more time then i can give him and thats okay.. Thank you🙏
I never wanted a hedgehog, I went on a date and got a text from my mom saying Sonic was in my room...ive been researching about them for a week now
i need an update
@@marbiebo2339 sonic is doing good. He loved hard boild eggs and hiding in soft blankets.
He's now my child and I will destroy anyone who hurts my little spiky floof
Alana Dyer *ouch mouse
Alana Dyer How’s Sonic doing? 🥰
@@yammer__time healthy and happy. I feed him all sorts of food his favourite is the wet cat food he stole from my cat...little spikey dude really likes wet cat food now 🤦♀️
The saddest thing that happens to me when I own a pet is when they die ;-;
Yuh😢😭
Yaoi Is Not Explicit that is just dinner for me
@@rhvlogs5643 blursed comment
KING URCHIN cursed comment
Ik waste of money
Thank you for being so thorough. I will just continue to admire their cuteness through others. 🥰🥰
i saw a wild hedgehog today in my garden . I adore them so much . They are so adorable . The one i saw was really small . I never knew that their lifespan was so short , i wanted to take the hedgehog to the house and have it as a pet but then i realized that what i thought was horrible and i wanted to let the animal free , but first i took some photos with it hahaha . I wanted to give it something to eat but i had no idea what hedgehogs eat . So i just gave him some water and it was so cute how he was drinking it . Love them so much :D
5:10 his face tho 😂😂
🤔
BAHAHA CUTEEE
They are adorable!
I’m 17 and has my little Henry for a year I’ve had him since he was a few month old. He’s definitely a character and love to cause trouble. I did so much research before I got my little boy. He’s so photogenic also, I definitely picked a social one, he loves to sit in bed with me and sleep on my lap.
Lovely video and cute heggie☺️❤️
guess what Yow!! Cut that out dude
Katie Louise Oh, did u get him because when you turned 16 your parents allowed u to get him because u can pay for him on your own?
Thank you for explaining the reality of having a hedgehog. In the past I have had rabbits & guinea pigs. I saw cool videos of them on the Internet and thought that they would be easy to have as a pet. Boy was I wrong! It wasn’t fair to them that they ended up with me as an owner. I realized I am the type of person that wants a cute pet, but with a little work. (Which doesn’t exist lol). . Most of these pet UA-cam channels do not explain all of the work that goes into having these pets.
Ugh I love this! You’re so knowledgeable on this!!! Love love love! I want one so bad but this really made me open my eyes!
A few years back i had rescued a baby hedgehog (about two weeks old) whose mum had died, i kept him until he was fully grown and i got such a strong bond with this wild hedgehog. He would sleep in my hood and pockets and follow me around, i knew i shouldn't have been keeping it since in England you can't keep the wild hedgehogs as pets so sadly gave him to a friend who owns a hedgehog sancturary
I saved some wild hedgehogs who were on the road, so cars wouldn't run them over..now they live in our garden. We even built a little house that we placed in some bushes under a tree where they can stay during the winter and they really love to eat the bird food falling out of the bird house :)
It's great to watch those little guys run around in the garden :)
awww that's so cute!
Wow that was amazing. You taught me basically everything I wanted to know about them as a pet. Great job
I'm going to get s hedgehog in 4 to 5 months and I'm so exited I have been binging all your hedgehog related videos to try and learn everything I need for them to live a happy life.
You should do a part two where you talk about the pros of owning a hedgehog and what you find most fun or rewarding about it!
Nocturnal.
I experienced nocturnal.
My hamster runs all night and she's in my room. 😩
The Gaming Kitty HAHAH SAME
Same can't sleep bc of it rn
When I had mine I put him in my closet.
same but i love her so much i don’t care
Get a Carolina Storm wheel. Silent!
Thank you for this video! I was wanting to get a hedgehog but some of the info you talked about made me realize I should wait a few more years before getting one:)
I got a hedgehog for Christmas this year so this will help!
Wow... Absolute deal breaker, didn't expect that lol.
Yeah the nocturnal thing was a deal breaker, my bf would be very upset if he doesn't get sleep lol
Wow I'm glad that I watched this, I cannot handle this responsibility at the moment lol
Awwh this is a wonderful vlog, thank so much!
I just saved a wild hedgehog today and find them super cute. Now I know I won't get one in the next few years. Thank you for the information!
That was a lot of solid info! I have thought of hedgehogs before but the mess factor was what made me think twice. I have a hard enough time keeping some senior pigs tidy at times, let alone a hedgie who is way messier with poop/pee.
skinnypigs1 cavs are soooooo messy omg it’s a full time job keeping them clean! It’s like babies lol this definitely made me not want to have a hedgehog haha for small rodents I’m going to stick to hamsters. My hamster is the absolute best lol
And semen, don't forget the semen
skinnypigs1 I’ve found hedgehogs to be easier to clean then a guinea pig but I guess it’s all up to personal preference
@@natashab5969 Same lol but my male hamster is filthy. He pees and poops everywhere (especially in his wheel) so requires a lot of cleaning. My female hamster is very clean and needs cleaning out less frequently than him. He gets smelly very fast too lol but seems like Hedgehogs are dirtier. Shame as I was gonna get a hedgehog lol
Oof I showed this to my mom and before u started talking she saw the word exotic and said No..
I'm hopefully getting a hedgehog at the end of July. And I decided to watch this to see if I still wanted one. Haha I definently do
Did you get one!?
Thank you a lot! I was on the line deciding and this helped a lot !
I mean,
If one check up for my dog is about $300+, $60 sounds pretty cheap!
$60 just to be seen, as in to get an appointment with the vet. That means it doesn't include any medicines, procedures or tests they need.
“His name is Draco.”
* daughter and I turn to to each other and grin*😂😂😂
I have had my boy for about 3 months and he is starting to warm up to me! I take him out every day no gloves, and he explores, he is my baby thank you for your video I learned some good tips 🥰
Enjoyed the video, thanks for the useful information!
ahhh Draco is too cute! I definitely agree with these facts even after owning leo for only about a month :)
Curtis Lasane #DracoMalfoy
And with one quick video, I realize I never want a hedgehog. This is not necessarily a bad thing.
get a beta & don't wash its tank
YEAH BOIIIIIIIII
They are the cutest little things. Thought I'd love to have one but no thank you. Thanks for sharing this video
Thank you soo much for making this video your so helpful
This should be REQUIRED to view by all who are considering a new hedgehog pet. BRAVO for a well done educational video that I thoroughly enjoyed!
Thank you. This video just convinced my wife we don’t need one and I’m laughing. Haha
This was super helpful thank you!!
This video was very helpful. Thank you!
0:04 I was chilling on my bed right? Then she said “oops, sorrry Draco.” Oh my gosh I flipped. “Oh my god she named her hedgehog Draco!!!” And I felt the sudden urge to comment about it.
It’s a good thing I watched this, I’m not sure if I can care for it properly
I just got a hedgehog yesterday! She is so sweet. She is also extremely smart. I named her Penelope!❤️
Thank you very much for all the information! Me and my family were thinking about getting a hedgehog :)
Please tell me I'm not the only one who not only learned but laughed when she said they masturbate😂
Watching this video reminded me how much I miss my two hedgehogs and how much I loved to take care of them. It was hard work but it was always worth it for them. I wished my little babies lived for longer and it’s so sad that they are prone to diseases. That’s 1000% the hardest part. No pet mom wants to watch their babies suffer so it really tore me apart. I’ll always miss them and I’m so happy I got to take care of them though
Your videos help a lot with my hedgehog knowledge ! Thank you!
Ty for the advice! It really helped since I’m getting one, I didn’t really know until I clicked on this video! Tysm!
I love this video. You bring up many points that aren't brought up in alot of the other hedgehog videos I've seen. The more information out there the more knowledgeable pet owners can be. ❤ hedgehogs are so darn cute everyone wants one; videos like these allow people to know if that's actually the right choice for them.
I was totally looking into getting one of these before you said they play with themselves! 😂
Pretty much all animals do.lmao
Thankyousomuch for all of your help I have learned so much so fast thanks to yoy!!
Omg thank I just got hedgehog and you helped me so so much with everything I need with a hedgehog
! I wanted to mention the quills leave stinging after effect on your hands for a couple minutes though you get used to it. Also you can’t move after getting quilled or freak out. This is something that is REALlY hard to get used to with when having a hedgehog so I recommend keeping it in mind
Why are people surprised of how uncomfortable they can be? I'm surprised that you can actually hold them without severe stinging 😄😅
Verena Straub Wait... They sting?? I thought they just stick...
Verena Straub no...I’ve held one the quills don’t hurt unless it’s scarred or provoked
It doesn't sting, it pricks. Like getting poked with a needle
@@chubbybunny6975 Thank you, English is not my mother tounge
Kathy Gee lol
i have found a hedgehog, and hes been outside for 2 days now (during the day) he looks around 6 months old and he was really hungry. he was happy to be handled and very active. when we brought him in, he was really happy to be pet and was wondering around. he was healthy, (nothing that we could see on the outside of his body) and was really cute. we have many hedgehogs that come out this time of year, and now um I'm doing research to keep him, cause he looked to be abandoned.
Mine follows me around everytime I get him out lol. I love you videos so much they help me out a lot
I have had my hedgehog for 2-3 years now. I love her so much! I have a heat lamp and it almost set my house on fire 😬 but now I just have a burned circle on my floor. Be careful and remember to turn the lamp off if it’s just sitting on the floor and you have to move it to open the cage.
You are one VERY educated pet/animal owner. There should be more people willing to learn how to properly take care of their animals with respect and responsibility. You are setting a really great example.
Thank you again for the info. Your a life saver.
Such an informative video! Thank you!
Hi! I’m 11 years old and before I watched this video I. Hated. Hedgehogs. But your video helped so much and now I love them so much. I’m getting a hedgehog next year when we move into our new house! I’m so exited and unlike other videos, you explained a lot of what you were saying and gave perfect examples of everything. This video helped a LOT. Thank you!
Aww your headgehog is so flipping cute and great video just subbed great channel
absolutely adorable!!!!!! we rescued a little lady from people that did NOT look after her and she became SO SO beautiful, even accepting us both (which is something hedgies don't usually do). Unfortunately, we lost her due to a tumor, but she was the sweetest little thing. Your video is brilliantly simple yet effective and absolutely correct. Thanks for that!!!
thank you!! im getting a hedgehog very soon. this really helps out
Thanks for the video😁 I was sold at "nocturnal". At least now I won't be the only one still up at 4 am!
My hedgehogs name is Sirius Black! I love the Harry Potter themed names! :)
Mine was named Moony!
Thank you so much for this now that I know these things I can try to adopt a hedgehog!🤗
Just a good reason why research is very important. And to think I wanted a hedgehog once. But now after watching this I realized caring for a hedgehog is difficult. Guessing I'm not getting a hedgehog. Very informative video and very interesting. Great video Tori.