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Meet Eleven the Hedgie! Eleven is about 2 years old. She is a female Algerian Dark Grey hedgehog. She can be a bit hissy when you first meet her but likes to move around and explore when she's had time to warm up! Her adoption fee is $79.88.
Hedgehogs are great pets, but they have very specific care needs that must be taken care of for them to live happy and healthy lives! Make sure you are committed to meeting these requirements if you are thinking of adopting from us!
- They must have a large, clean cage with solid floors and either shredded paper bedding or fleece covering them (wood bedding can cause respiratory illness). Even though they are not awake when you are, they are active and inquisitive during the night, so an extra large cage is a must! In addition to a large area, you will have to give them lots of hedgie-safe toys to play with to keep them occupied and content. Contact us to get a list of appropriate enrichment ideas and cage recommendations!
- They must have a good quality dry food and insects! Cat food is one of the best food sources for your hedgie, but it must not be grain free! They are insectivores and therefore need lots of protein to keep them healthy, so choosing a food that has meat as the first two ingredients will go a long way in keeping them healthy. Insects such as live meal worms are incredibly nutritious and a must have in their diet! Spending a bit more money for good food will save in vet bills later!
- They require vet care. While they don't need vaccinations, they can become ill or have injuries. They need care just like a dog or cat! We can point you in the direction of an exotics vet if you don't have one already!
- They are fragile animals, therefore children must be supervised while handling them.
- We do not adopt out small animals to homes with unfixed animals of the opposite gender. If you feel you are an exception to this, please talk with staff about your situation!
