HEDGEHOGS (Kagami-chan's Hoggies)

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Morning!


Kreme

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UP UP UP for noon. ^_^

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DID YOU KNOW?


Hoglets anoint often than the adult hedgehog.
Being new to the world, eyes still closed, and even when they just opened their eyes, they lick and nibble on a certain spot usually it's the handler's hand. It's their way of familiarizing the smell and taste of a certain object/food. They anoint almost on anything, but be extra careful! Licking on something new is never always safe. Especially when they lick on something toxic to their system.

What is anointing by the way?
Anointing is a possible response that a hedgehog will exhibit when they encounter a smell that they are unfamiliar with. In such an event the hedgehog will possibly bite or chew at the source of the smell, then they will froth at mouth to create a lather. Next they will deposit their foamy saliva on their quills by contorting their bodies. I have seen a many a hedgehog contort their bodies until they fall over, some become so entranced that they become unaware of their surroundings at the time.

Why do they anoint?
No one is quite sure why hedgehogs anoint. There are many theories out there which try to explain this behavior. A couple of theories are:

*The hedgehog is trying to mask their scent to better hide from predators
*The foam acts as a toxin to the hedgehog's enemies, causing irritation.

No matter what the real reason is that our spiny friends anoint, it is a perfectly normal behavior, and can be quite amusing to watch.

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UP for the afternoon.

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The hedgies are still sleeping soundly... Good evening everyone! UP UP UP!!!

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Why are hedgies so cute!!!

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UP before hitting the sack.

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DID YOU KNOW?



In picking up a hedgehog, you must scoop him under his belly first. You don't want to pick his back with at least 5000 quills standing up to prick you.

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UP UP UP! for the afternoon.

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Can you resist those looks?