Keeping hedgehogs as pets including what to expect from a hedgehog and the care of pet hedgehogs.
A reader wants to know if hedgehogs are spiky, whether hedgehogs can be held and cuddled.
When choosing a hedgehog, there are a few things you can look for to inncrease your chances of bringing home a healthy hedgehog.
Answering the question of how hedgehogs get along with other pets in the household.
Answering the question whether hedgehogs are best housed singly or with a companion hedgehog.
Gallery of pet hedgehogs photos submitted to About Exotic Pets by our readers.
Hedgehogs are amazing little creatures and make fascinating pets. Here's advice about caring for them.
A discussion of different kinds of cages for pet hedgehogs.
Pictures of hedgehogs submitted by their owners - and information on how your exotic pet can be featured.
A step by step guide to picking up your prickly pal.
Some names to consider for your pet hedgehog submitted by other hedgehog owners.
Even if you are squeamish, raising mealworms is an easy thing to do.
By Antigone Means, a good guide to important considerations, especially housing and food.
Extensive hedgehog resource, with much information on hedgehogs, their care, breeding, showing, and a great color guide. Also information on hedgehog clubs, a fun section, links and more. From Bryan Smith.
Brian MacNamara does an excellent job of maintaining this frequently asked questions file, a must read for every hedgehog owner.
Nice site for the Lowcountry Hedgehog Society, with information on care, behavior, health, shopping links and more.
Includes an explanation of hedgehog colors, and directories of shows, veterinarians, and local hedgehog clubs.
