What could possibly be better than a pet hedgehog? The answer is simple: TWO pet hedgehogs (or three, or more, we don’t judge!). But, if you have been enjoying the company of a hedgehog for a while, you may want to consider whether getting another is what your spiky baby would prefer. Issues around breeding,…
Like humans, pregnant dogs experience a series of physical and behavioral changes throughout their pregnancy. Some seek human comfort and attention, while others don’t tolerate human presence at all. With that said, are pregnant dogs aggressive? If so, is this behavior normal or should you do something about it? This article discusses everything you need…
Having a pet snake has the potential to be tons of fun. It’s so interesting to observe snakes, and some people even enjoy watching them eat. Depending on the type of person that you are, you might find snakes to be the perfect pets. Others might be a little too fearful to keep snakes in…
Hedgehogs are quirky and adorable-looking creatures that remain cute their entire lives! These little guys are low-maintenance and can be a joy to have around if you know what you’re getting into. Hedgehogs are not dirty animals. Hedgehogs do regularly clean themselves making them quite hygienic. However, hedgehogs can make their enclosures dirty with feces…
Keeping pet turtles can be a very satisfying experience. Some people choose to have just one pet turtle, but in many ways, it makes sense to have multiple turtles. You might want your pet turtle to have a buddy so that it won’t get lonely. This is a reasonable train of thought, and you can…
Determining an animal’s age can be tricky, and hedgehogs are prime examples of this problem. It is helpful to know your pet hedgehog’s age or the age of a rescued wild hedgehog so that you know the appropriate way to treat it and what to expect. Hedgehogs do not give many clues to their age,…
If you have a pet turtle, then you probably want to try to take care of it the best that you can. Pet turtles have the potential to be great companions even if you don’t play with them. They’re fun to observe, and many people wind up falling in love with them. You might wind…
YouTube is full of videos showing adorable hedgies on walks. They wear these cute harnesses in various colors sold on popular internet sites. The harnesses are not expensive, and it looks like an excellent way to keep birds of prey from swooping down on them. But are hedgehog harnesses safe? Hedgehogs can be harmed if…
Snakes are very interesting creatures. Some people find snakes to be absolutely frightening, but others love snakes and keep them as pets. No matter what side of the fence you’re on, it’s easy to see why some people would be intimidated by snakes. You might have even heard that snakes have the ability to smell…
When animals jump, they use an explosive burst of power to cover a larger vertical and horizontal distance than they can cover in a single walking or running stride. A hedgehog’s roly-poly appearance does not give credence to their ability to jump, but can they jump if forced to do so? Hedgehogs can jump. They…