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Why is my baby hedgehog always spiking up? How can I handle it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Female | 4 days old | 1.2 lbs

my hedge hog is always spiking up for no reason. How do you train only a few weeks old hedge hog?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 7th, 2018

Hello, I suggest you refer to this article on handling tips. There is more information than I am able to fit in this forum. If after reading this you have more questions feel free to ask again. Please be as specific as possible when asking questions. ( http://hedgehogheadquarters.com/secure/handling.htm ) There are also many YouTube videos that may be helpful. Just search for them! Best wishes.

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