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xsleepyshadows's review
This is an early reader book that introduces hedgehogs and their care. I enjoy most of the pictures in here and I think it is a fun read. I'm cutting it a bit of slack because it's a introduction to reading type book but I wish they would stick with domesticated hedgehogs...They mention wild hedgehogs and domesticated and don't bother to really distinguish the two. So, DO NOT leave a pet hedgehog outside because it's very dangerous to a pet hedgehog.
For a level 2 reader book about hedgehogs I think it is a good start for kids to understand the care for this bookish creature. Parents should read and do more research before making the commitment. Be sure to look up videos to see what a grumpy hedgehog looks and a gentle one looks like so you're prepared to know what you're dealing with. Are you prepared to take care of a hedgehog long term whose nature could range from grumpy to tame?
I would not recommend them as pets for kids who are under the age of 10. They have quills that are pokey that could hurt small children. Understand that they are not petpets like dogs or cats. They make nice companions but need to be treated gently.
Please buy hedgehogs a wheel that has a solid bottom and is not wired. Sometimes their legs/nails can get caught and cause them injury. Please, raise your hedgehogs in separate cages (especially if they are male and female)
I've had a total of 7 hedgehogs through my life (so far...) 5 of them I've bought from breeders and 2 have been rescues from bad situations. Sometimes I bring My hedgehogs into the library to show and talk about these amazing animals. If you're interested in them as pets please visit http://www.hedgehogwelfare.org/ for more information about the care needed for hedgies! ~Ashley
For a level 2 reader book about hedgehogs I think it is a good start for kids to understand the care for this bookish creature. Parents should read and do more research before making the commitment. Be sure to look up videos to see what a grumpy hedgehog looks and a gentle one looks like so you're prepared to know what you're dealing with. Are you prepared to take care of a hedgehog long term whose nature could range from grumpy to tame?
I would not recommend them as pets for kids who are under the age of 10. They have quills that are pokey that could hurt small children. Understand that they are not petpets like dogs or cats. They make nice companions but need to be treated gently.
Please buy hedgehogs a wheel that has a solid bottom and is not wired. Sometimes their legs/nails can get caught and cause them injury. Please, raise your hedgehogs in separate cages (especially if they are male and female)
I've had a total of 7 hedgehogs through my life (so far...) 5 of them I've bought from breeders and 2 have been rescues from bad situations. Sometimes I bring My hedgehogs into the library to show and talk about these amazing animals. If you're interested in them as pets please visit http://www.hedgehogwelfare.org/ for more information about the care needed for hedgies! ~Ashley
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