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No
other exotic animal has caught the attention of the
public quite like the hedgehog. With their adorable
little racoon faces and their peaceful and humorous
nature, hedgehogs readily lend themselves to just about
anyone's lifestyle and schedule. And unlike other small
pets, hedgehogs do not give off much odor and they
are easily litter trained.
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Hedgehog
Gift
Products
Unique
designs of your favorite pet on a variety of products.
Perfect for gifts, door prizes, and fundraisers. These
are copyrighted designs you won't find anywhere else on
the
web!
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Hedgehog Stickers
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Decals
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Peel-and-Place
Stickers
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Vinyl Die-Cuts
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Hedgehog
Stickers & Decals
Unique
stickers and decals of your favorite pet. Perfect
for gifts, door prizes, fundraisers, shows, or
just to put on your own car, truck, trailer,
luggage
- whatever! These are copyrighted designs you
won't find anywhere else on the web! Choose from
three styles:
- 4
1/2 inch round peel-and-place stickers (black and
white)
- 5,
10, 20 inch round vinyl die-cut transfer in white,
red or black
- 5, 10, 20 inch round vinyl die-cut with custom text in white, silver, red or black
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All
designs are printed onto high quality, all
weather vinyl, rated for 5-7 years, depending
on conditions. All designs are the best of quality
to assure they are easily seen and printed by a professional
printer. You will not be disappointed with our products!
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4
1/2 inch round HedgehogPeel & Place Sticker,
black text on white vinyl
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Peel-&-Place
Sticker
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Pack
of Three Stickers
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Pack
of Ten Stickers
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Custom
Hedgehog Die-Cut Decal ~ No Background
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Hedgehog
History
The most common species of domesticated hedgehog is a
hybrid of the White-bellied or Four-toed Hedgehog (Atelerix
albiventris) and the Algerian Hedgehog (A. algirus). It
is smaller than the European Hedgehog, and thus is sometimes
called African Pygmy Hedgehog. Other species kept as pets
are the Egyptian long-eared hedgehog (Hemiechinus auritus
auritus) and the Indian long-eared hedgehog (Hemiechinus
collaris).
Hedgehog domestication began in the early 1980s. They
still have much of their wild behavior, including a fear
of predators - especially humans. Since domestication began,
different colors of hedgehogs have appeared, including
rare albino hedgehogs.
It
is illegal to own a hedgehog as a pet in some US states
and some Canadian municipalities,
and a license is needed
to legally breed them. No such restrictions exist in Europe.
Residents of the US should check with animal control before
considering having a hedgehog as a pet.
Unlike their
much larger English cousins, the African Pygmy Hedgehog
is rather small in size, with the average
adult weighing between ½ and 1 ¼ pounds and
are 5 to 8 inches long - about the size of a Guinea Pig.
There are a few rare adults that will grow to as much as
1 ¾ to 2 pounds (without being fat) while others
are as little as 6 or 7 ounces. Breeders are now concentrating
on these differences so that someday, we will have a choice
between two different sizes of hedgehogs.
They have a quiet, gentle, disposition that makes them
a true delight to own and hold. Each has a distinct personality
and will bond to its owner for life. (We are assuming you
purchased a socialized pet). They are surprisingly intelligent,
fun to play with and are easily entertained. They love
to play with tunnels, mazes and specially designed hedgehog
wheels. Even something as simple as a toilet paper tube
will make a good toy, as they love to stick their heads
in them and run about the floor. Despite their solitary
nature, they can become very affectionate with their owners
and will even enjoying watching TV with you or just snuggling
in your lap.
Because they are quiet, they are very easy to travel
with. Most people aren’t even aware that a hedgehog is
nearby. Many hotels that restrict other animals such as
cats and dogs will allow hedgehogs. Once trained to a litter
box, an adult can pretty well have the run of the house.
With its excellent sense of smell, keen eyesight and good
memory, it will know where the litter box is and will use
it on a regular basis. Because they are not a rodent, they
have no body odor, but it is still important to clean the
litter box daily to eliminate all smells. Some people are
not comfortable with a loose pet, so a cage with a minimum
floor area of 16 x 24” will keep it happy and secure.
Hedgehogs truly are a low maintenance pet. Your pet should
be kept indoors at normal room temperature (65 to 80oF);
it can be fed a good quality dry cat food or a specially
formulated hedgehog food; they don't bark, although when
happy, some will emit a quiet purr; they do not climb curtains
or chew on furniture; and, they do not ask to be taken
out for a walk. All that your pet asks for is to be fed
and watered, loved and appreciated. Besides simply being
enjoyed as pets, there is also an active hobby.
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