IanHedgehogs
June 21st 2010 03:24
Hedgehogs are native to Europe, Asia and Africa but are popular at pets the world over.
Keeping hedgehogs as pets became popular in the early 1980s. Pet hedgehogs still have much of their wild behaviour, including a fear of predators — especially humans, but buying from a responsible breeder and proper handling will do a lot to ensure a friendly relationship. Since domestication began, several new colours of hedgehogs have been created or become common, including albino and pinto hedgehogs.
Domesticated species prefer a warm climate (above 22 °C , 72 °F) and do not naturally hibernate. In the wild they eat a diet of mainly insects, but pet owners generally prefer a diet composed primarily of high protein low fat high quality cat food, with regular treats such as mealworms, fruits, vegetables, and cooked unseasoned meats.
As with all pets plenty of humorous photographs will no doubt end up all over the web. Below is just the start!
*Images source.
**This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia page for Domesticated hedgehog.
Keeping hedgehogs as pets became popular in the early 1980s. Pet hedgehogs still have much of their wild behaviour, including a fear of predators — especially humans, but buying from a responsible breeder and proper handling will do a lot to ensure a friendly relationship. Since domestication began, several new colours of hedgehogs have been created or become common, including albino and pinto hedgehogs.
Domesticated species prefer a warm climate (above 22 °C , 72 °F) and do not naturally hibernate. In the wild they eat a diet of mainly insects, but pet owners generally prefer a diet composed primarily of high protein low fat high quality cat food, with regular treats such as mealworms, fruits, vegetables, and cooked unseasoned meats.
As with all pets plenty of humorous photographs will no doubt end up all over the web. Below is just the start!
*Images source.
**This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia page for Domesticated hedgehog.
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