Wednesday, August 24, 2011

My big writing

    
     What are the hedgehogs predators? One of the hedgehogs predators are the badger. When the badger see's a spiky ball it goes to the ball and pry's the hedgehogs ball open.Another predator is the fox. The fox only goes for the sick ones, baby's or just dead ones. Other predators that mostly unsuccessfully go for hedgehogs are polecats, and tawny owls. 

How big are the hedgehogs when they are born? They are only one inch and a half long. That is so little.When the hedgehogs are baby's they are called hoglets.

How big do they get? They can get up to 255 - 540 grams. here is a over weight hedgehog.The hedgehog will eat a lot too.



What does a hedgehog eat? They mostly eat insects like meal worms, crickets and wax worms. You can also find hedgehog food at major pet stores. If you can't find hedgehog food they will high quality cat food .

How to bath your hedgehog? Just run enough lukewarm (never hot or cold) just enough to reach the hedgehogs belly.When the hedgehog is more used to it run a little more water so he or she can swim.if you still see dirt that use a toothbrush (not yours) to brush it off.Never leave them unattended they could get out or worse drowned.
Make sure the hedgehog is completely dry before putting it in the cage. Each bath removes vital oils from their skin and may cause dry or flaky skin.  Bathe when soiled, smelly or in need of exercise. 

   

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