When I clicked on this video I thought I wanted a hedgehog, and by the end of the video I realised I am a hedgehog.

I remember when I bought Johnny, my first hedgehog, The first time I picked him up, he bit me then peed on my hand. It was love at first sight!

1. Lifespan 4-7 years 2. Exotic Vets = exotic prices 3. Quills 4. Keeping them warm (72-80F or 22-27C 5. Solitary animals - staying alone 6. Messy 7. Nocturnal 8. Live insects 9. Large cages (4 square feet)

I owned a hedgehog a few years ago and I thought they made great pets. I had my hedgehog when I was 10 until I was 12. I was a bit young but my hedgehog was easy to manage and I didn't have any problems. Here's some additional tips: When you first get your hedgehog, put a shirt or a small piece of clothing that smells like you in their sleeping hut/area so they can feel safer or more comfortable with you. Play with them once a day. I usually played with my hedgehog sometime in the evening when she was most active. I bought a small fence that was bigger than her cage so she could run around more and put her wheel in it and other toys that didn't fit in her cage. Sometimes I had her sit on my lap in a cloth sack, which allows them to feel safe and connected with you. It's a great way to bond! I also gave her meal worms for treats. I mostly used dried up ones as they were less expensive and lasted longer than live ones. For bathing, I would say once or twice a month depending on how dirty your hedgehog or its cage is. Use unscented baby soap and if necessary, a toothbrush to clean it's quills. Also, if you get your hedgehog as a baby it will experience quilling, which is completely normal for young hedgehogs. This is when their quills fall out and new ones grow in. This might cause your hedgehog to hiss more and become more moody, so be careful picking it up as new quills can be painful coming in. Pricing for the hedgehog itself varies depending if you get your hedgehog from a breeder or shelter, etc. Some things you will need for your hedgehog are: Cage Running wheel Bedding (no wood ships or cedar!) Food and water dish/bottle Chew toys Sleep sack (optional) And other fun toys for your hedgehog to play with. I would recommend white bedding so you can easily tell if your hedgehog is injured or its stool looks unusual. Also, if you use a water bottle make sure the metal ball is always working and check it regularly so your hedgehog doesn't get dehydrated if it stops working. Also, tea tree oil is very toxic for hedgehogs so do not handle your hedgehog if you used tea tree oil . Have fun and enjoy your hedgehog!

i had an impulsive thought to go buy a hedgehog, i watched this and now i’m never getting a hedgehog thank you

wasn't expecting to hear about hedgehog masturbation but lmao okay i still want one

Am I getting a hedgehog? No. Am I planning on ever getting one? Probably not. Did I thoroughly enjoy this video? Yes. It is 1 am. I’ve accepted it. Great video 🖤

When I was six, two hedgehogs came in through our cat flap and just kinda chilled in our house- we ended up making a lil “spike flap” for them to come in and out 😂

i can’t get the image of a hedgehog beating their meat outta my head now, i didn’t even know they did that🗿💀

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6:33 his lil hands

If the college doesn't allow hedgehogs fluff them, I ain't going then!

*has pee, poop and semen on hedgehog* lets hedgehog crawl through hair

This is why u do research 😅, I wanted a hedgehog and this was the first video I’ve seen about hedgehog care and now I know that I can definitely not care probably for hedgehog, I’m sad, but it’s fine lol

Oh my goodness, great video. 7 years seems short to me. My last dachshund passed away at almost 19 and I thought that was short. 😞. The “short” lifespan, combined with feeding live insects, and prone to diseases has made me reconsider. I’m very afraid of insects and I live in South Louisiana. An outside hedgehog would never be hungry here! 😂 I’ll enjoy them through KZfaq videos. Thank you so very much!!!

I just lost my pet hamster, named Peach, my mom told one of her co-workers about it and she told my om that she was re-homing a hedgehog, this video really helped me consider getting them, I most likely will, thank you for all these tips, very helpful!!

My best friend just messaged me telling me her neighbor has a hedgehog that they want to get rid of, and I said I’ll absolutely take him!!! So I’m watching everything I can to be prepared...I AM SOOO EXCITED!!! I have 6 sugar gliders so I am already prepared for the high maintenance part💚 YOU ARE GORGEOUS BY THE WAY!!! MUCH LOVE!!!!

Everyone: *Taking this video seriously* Me: *laughing at his cute little face*

my hedgehog died this morning and i've decided that im going to put extra effort into learning about proper hedgehog care. she lived 4 years, so it wasnt from neglect or anything- but i want her to know that im making this into a learning experience. thank you for this, most of these are all things i already knew, but its all important information nonetheless. thank you

Tori, just found your hedgehog care videos. I have watched 1.5 so far & wow, they are really good. I am dedicating the rest of my afternoon to learning from your videos. This has been a challenging year and my pets and animal videos help keep me sane. So thanks for an afternoon of free therapy!! Peace.♡

I have been researching hedgehogs for about eight months now And I am finally getting one on February 2. Ilysm ❤️ ♥️ ❤️

My hedgehogs name is Harley quill 😂

Thank you for being so thorough. I will just continue to admire their cuteness through others. 🥰🥰

I'm getting one tomorrow! I did research before hand but I really appreciate this video! Learned a little more information and got to see how they're handled. Thanks for uploading!

This arguably has to be the greatest "before you buy" video for a pet.

Every time I walk into my room my hedgehog wakes up to come greet me. My hedgehogs name is quillis

Thank you so much for making such an honest, informative video! Too many people get pets they can't properly care for and it's such a shame. Yours are very lucky to have you :)

I love hedgehogs and I was considering getting one. I'm glad to learn more through your channel! I never realized they needed a heat lamp before. Cheers

I got a hedgehog a week ago. His owners before us didn’t pay attention to him at all. His owners were willing to sell him to us. We got him and he was put in my room in his cage. He was very jumpy and his spikes were crossed. Now (a week later) he is very active and he drinks water and eats his food and he also runs around in a clear ball we got him. He is doing great! He is still getting used to being held because he didn’t get enough attention but other than that he is great! These tips really helped and hopefully my hedgehog will trust me fully over time.

If hedgehogs live for 4- 7 years... THEN HOW IS SONIC 15 YEARS OLD?!

Ugh I love this! You’re so knowledgeable on this!!! Love love love! I want one so bad but this really made me open my eyes!

Enjoyed the video, thanks for the useful information!

Me: watching this video while cuddling my ouch mouse😂😂

The saddest thing that happens to me when I own a pet is when they die ;-;

I went from rabbit to gerbil to hedgehog. I now am leaning more towards a hedgehog thanks to you.

I'm going to get s hedgehog in 4 to 5 months and I'm so exited I have been binging all your hedgehog related videos to try and learn everything I need for them to live a happy life.

I’m 17 and has my little Henry for a year I’ve had him since he was a few month old. He’s definitely a character and love to cause trouble. I did so much research before I got my little boy. He’s so photogenic also, I definitely picked a social one, he loves to sit in bed with me and sleep on my lap. Lovely video and cute heggie☺️❤️

Thanks!! I’m never getting a hedgehog now!

Thank you a lot! I was on the line deciding and this helped a lot !

Awwh this is a wonderful vlog, thank so much!

I never wanted a hedgehog, I went on a date and got a text from my mom saying Sonic was in my room...ive been researching about them for a week now

I saved some wild hedgehogs who were on the road, so cars wouldn't run them over..now they live in our garden. We even built a little house that we placed in some bushes under a tree where they can stay during the winter and they really love to eat the bird food falling out of the bird house :) It's great to watch those little guys run around in the garden :)

Wow that was amazing. You taught me basically everything I wanted to know about them as a pet. Great job

This was super helpful thank you!!

A few years back i had rescued a baby hedgehog (about two weeks old) whose mum had died, i kept him until he was fully grown and i got such a strong bond with this wild hedgehog. He would sleep in my hood and pockets and follow me around, i knew i shouldn't have been keeping it since in England you can't keep the wild hedgehogs as pets so sadly gave him to a friend who owns a hedgehog sancturary

5:10 his face tho 😂😂

Such an informative video! Thank you!

Thank you for this video! I was wanting to get a hedgehog but some of the info you talked about made me realize I should wait a few more years before getting one:)

You should do a part two where you talk about the pros of owning a hedgehog and what you find most fun or rewarding about it!

Nocturnal. I experienced nocturnal. My hamster runs all night and she's in my room. 😩

Thank you soo much for making this video your so helpful

This video was very helpful. Thank you!

That was a lot of solid info! I have thought of hedgehogs before but the mess factor was what made me think twice. I have a hard enough time keeping some senior pigs tidy at times, let alone a hedgie who is way messier with poop/pee.

Wow... Absolute deal breaker, didn't expect that lol.

They are the cutest little things. Thought I'd love to have one but no thank you. Thanks for sharing this video

Thank you again for the info. Your a life saver.

Wow I'm glad that I watched this, I cannot handle this responsibility at the moment lol

Oof I showed this to my mom and before u started talking she saw the word exotic and said No..

Thankyousomuch for all of your help I have learned so much so fast thanks to yoy!!

absolutely adorable!!!!!! we rescued a little lady from people that did NOT look after her and she became SO SO beautiful, even accepting us both (which is something hedgies don't usually do). Unfortunately, we lost her due to a tumor, but she was the sweetest little thing. Your video is brilliantly simple yet effective and absolutely correct. Thanks for that!!!

ahhh Draco is too cute! I definitely agree with these facts even after owning leo for only about a month :)

Please tell me I'm not the only one who not only learned but laughed when she said they masturbate😂

Your videos help a lot with my hedgehog knowledge ! Thank you!

Ty for the advice! It really helped since I’m getting one, I didn’t really know until I clicked on this video! Tysm!

I love this video. You bring up many points that aren't brought up in alot of the other hedgehog videos I've seen. The more information out there the more knowledgeable pet owners can be. ❤ hedgehogs are so darn cute everyone wants one; videos like these allow people to know if that's actually the right choice for them.

This should be REQUIRED to view by all who are considering a new hedgehog pet. BRAVO for a well done educational video that I thoroughly enjoyed!

Thank you for the informative information.

My hedgie is coming next month! I’ve been saving and preparing to be a hedgehog mom for the longest and doing my research 💜

“His name is Draco.” * daughter and I turn to to each other and grin*😂😂😂

I was totally looking into getting one of these before you said they play with themselves! 😂

Thank You so much for some hard truths. I'd rather learn now than before it is too late.

Thank you very much for all the information! Me and my family were thinking about getting a hedgehog :)

Watching this video reminded me how much I miss my two hedgehogs and how much I loved to take care of them. It was hard work but it was always worth it for them. I wished my little babies lived for longer and it’s so sad that they are prone to diseases. That’s 1000% the hardest part. No pet mom wants to watch their babies suffer so it really tore me apart. I’ll always miss them and I’m so happy I got to take care of them though

It’s a good thing I watched this, I’m not sure if I can care for it properly

This is an old video haha but I got a hedgehog on a quick whim but I did A LOT of research in advance. I have a grumpy little guy, who is slowly getting better with human interaction. I bond with him, after dinner time, so he’s pretty good at coming out and checking things out! He also refuses live insects 😂 he likes his expensive, fancy, cat food. He’s only almost 4 months old, but he’s a delight and I can’t wait for our adventures!

Just a good reason why research is very important. And to think I wanted a hedgehog once. But now after watching this I realized caring for a hedgehog is difficult. Guessing I'm not getting a hedgehog. Very informative video and very interesting. Great video Tori.

I mean, If one check up for my dog is about $300+, $60 sounds pretty cheap!

And with one quick video, I realize I never want a hedgehog. This is not necessarily a bad thing.

I have had my boy for about 3 months and he is starting to warm up to me! I take him out every day no gloves, and he explores, he is my baby thank you for your video I learned some good tips 🥰

I wrote a 6 page report on hedgehogs earlier today to submit to my family so we all know how to properly take care of one, when I saw your video was a little worried that I may of missed something but its good to see I was thorough enough. Amazing video im sure they were something a lot of people overlooked, definitely subbed!

Thank you. This video just convinced my wife we don’t need one and I’m laughing. Haha

! I wanted to mention the quills leave stinging after effect on your hands for a couple minutes though you get used to it. Also you can’t move after getting quilled or freak out. This is something that is REALlY hard to get used to with when having a hedgehog so I recommend keeping it in mind

Thank you for explaining the reality of having a hedgehog. In the past I have had rabbits & guinea pigs. I saw cool videos of them on the Internet and thought that they would be easy to have as a pet. Boy was I wrong! It wasn’t fair to them that they ended up with me as an owner. I realized I am the type of person that wants a cute pet, but with a little work. (Which doesn’t exist lol). . Most of these pet KZfaq channels do not explain all of the work that goes into having these pets.

i saw a wild hedgehog today in my garden . I adore them so much . They are so adorable . The one i saw was really small . I never knew that their lifespan was so short , i wanted to take the hedgehog to the house and have it as a pet but then i realized that what i thought was horrible and i wanted to let the animal free , but first i took some photos with it hahaha . I wanted to give it something to eat but i had no idea what hedgehogs eat . So i just gave him some water and it was so cute how he was drinking it . Love them so much :D

0:04 I was chilling on my bed right? Then she said “oops, sorrry Draco.” Oh my gosh I flipped. “Oh my god she named her hedgehog Draco!!!” And I felt the sudden urge to comment about it.

I have had my hedgehog for 2-3 years now. I love her so much! I have a heat lamp and it almost set my house on fire 😬 but now I just have a burned circle on my floor. Be careful and remember to turn the lamp off if it’s just sitting on the floor and you have to move it to open the cage.

I really enjoyed this video. You're a natural broadcaster! You should make video's on everything. I've decided a hedgehog isn't the right pet for me however I just watched this whole video because you're enjoyable to watch. Thanks!

Thanks this video helped so much 🙃

I’m getting a hedgehog when I move into my apartment and I’m so excited ☺️💞 you’re videos have been so helpful!!

Aww your headgehog is so flipping cute and great video just subbed great channel

Omg thank I just got hedgehog and you helped me so so much with everything I need with a hedgehog

I just felt impulsed to buy one of these little guys but just like my sudden urge to buy a gecko i found a video and made myself come to the reasonable understanding that this little guy needs much more time then i can give him and thats okay.. Thank you🙏

You are one VERY educated pet/animal owner. There should be more people willing to learn how to properly take care of their animals with respect and responsibility. You are setting a really great example.

Hi! I’m 11 years old and before I watched this video I. Hated. Hedgehogs. But your video helped so much and now I love them so much. I’m getting a hedgehog next year when we move into our new house! I’m so exited and unlike other videos, you explained a lot of what you were saying and gave perfect examples of everything. This video helped a LOT. Thank you!

TYSM for the tips :D

ive wanted one for a while and this has really helped me thank you

There is no dealbreakers!!!!!! I’m getting one for sure! TY❤️❤️❤️ ILYSM❤️❤️❤️❤️

I’m looking to purchase a hedgehog, but I’m not certain where to get one from. 🦔 Where did you purchase your hedgie?

im getting a hedghog tuesday and ive been doing tooons of research. this was the most helpfun video. thank you

Why are people surprised of how uncomfortable they can be? I'm surprised that you can actually hold them without severe stinging 😄😅