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[Nicole8188]

So, I'm seriously considering a pet hedgehog and was wondering if anyone here has one or has any experience with them and could provide some info/opinions. Or not.

[drunken monkey]

um... just because you found one in your garden, doesn't mean you should really keep one as a pet...

[Nicole8188]

It's called a yard.

I've never seen one here.

[Damien]

I've never seen one here either. Although I have seen this...

[Nicole8188]

Where the hell did that come from?

I live in England now, by the way. It's super exciting.

[drunken monkey]

in this country we call it a garden.

and are you sure you don't get hedgehogs?
try putting some dog/cat food out.
this is about the right time of year for them.
mind the foxes though...

[Nicole8188]

Why do you hate foxes so much? They're kinda cuddly, in a non-hedgehog way.

[Nicole8188]

And even if I could catch one here, it wouldn't be domesticated. So the likelihood of it wanting to snuggle in my camping chair (I've yet to get a couch) is nil.

[stone_mound_camaro]

foxes are BAMFs

['97ventureowner]

Originally Posted by Damien

I've never seen one here either. Although I have seen this...

I thought you were going to show this opcorn:

My nephew had one and from what I remember they are rather shy creatures and like to roll up in a ball. They are a sight to look at.

[Toksin]

Don't catch a wild one, they're fucking loaded with diseases

[stone_mound_camaro]

loaded you say?

[Nicole8188]

Originally Posted by '97ventureowner

I thought you were going to show this opcorn:

Seriously. Did you have to?

I don't understand how they live here as everything I've read about them says they're only comfortable in temperatures above 70 degrees and if it goes lower then that they'll try to hibernate and probably die.

['97ventureowner]

Originally Posted by Nicole8188

Seriously. Did you have to?

It's been awhile

I don't understand how they live here as everything I've read about them says they're only comfortable in temperatures above 70 degrees and if it goes lower then that they'll try to hibernate and probably die.

As long as they are kept inside a home that remains above 65 or so they should be fine. I'm in NY and I know of some people that have them as pets. (We only get above 70 degrees a couple months out of the year ). They are kept in a small cage and the homes are heated when it's cool outside and they do just fine. They seem to be a less demanding(responsibility) pet than a cat or dog.

[Damien]

I forgot about that video. Man I needed a good laugh this morning!