Pixie Pics

Hedgehogs are cute! But VERY hard to keep as pets. I don't recommend them as beginning pets. Guinea pigs are WAY easier. Do lots of research before you get a hedgie and try to adopt first. Hedgies are solo and nocturnal so they are not great pets for kids. 

Making a Friend

I'm spending time with my daughter's hedgehog Pixie tonight. She's not been very social with me in the past. This was our first real bonding time. 

Pixie started licking my shirt. 

Then she decided to lick the lotion on my hands. 

Hedgehogs are cute but not very social. I know everyone finds them adorable, but I can't recommend them as a normal pet. You have to spend A LOT of time with them to get them to get over their fear responses. Being poked with quills hurts!! Plus they are nocturnal and can be very noisy as they run on their wheels, etc.