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 Hedgehogs Can Be a Really Cool Pet!
As more people learn about the African Pygmy Hedgehog more people want to own ne as a pet. These very cute little creatures that fit in the palm of your hand are about only about one quarter of the size of a normal hedgehog. These cute pets do not eat a lot and do not require a lot of care.
The African Pygmy Hedgehogs are like owls or guinea pigs in that they like to stay up at night (nocturnal). They love to play and run like crazy on an exercise wheel. The way they are not like hamsters is that instead of eating greens, seeds and veggies they much prefer to eat meat in the form of cat food, chicken, minced beef and turkey.
The African Pygmy Hedgehog is generally a shy animal that needs a lot fo attention to train it at first. Once it becomes comforatble with you it likes to be picked up and cuddled. These cute little animals come from Africa and were first bred in captivity less than 10 years ago in America and are now becoming popular in have recently been the British pet market.
These little creatures are a pink color when they are born and then change (usually) to chocolate brown and grow to be just two pounds in weight. These tiny hedgehogs have a lifespan of between three and five years. During this time if they have babies, there may be up to four babies twice a year, so if one hedgehog lived for five years they might have 40 babies. WOW!
Maybe a hedgehog would make a good pet for your family. Before making the decision to buy a hedgehog, it is a good idea to check with your city hall to make sure that hedgehogs are allowed in your area. Many places do not allow hedgehogs as pets, so be sure to check this first. 
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