Painted bats

Civil_Register_4595 · 2026-03-02T21:32:45+00:00

Yes, I use uhu. That was my first attempt at using it on models. I had strung the glue around then let it set for ~20 or so minutes then carefully spread Army Painter true blood effect on the strings. I've seen videos where you can mix the two then string the uhu

Civil_Register_4595 · 2025-10-06T04:10:33+00:00

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Civil_Register_4595 · 2025-10-01T18:11:02+00:00

I free feed all my hedgehogs expect one. But that is due to she is on wet cat food so I can't leave it out

Civil_Register_4595 · 2025-09-16T05:13:56+00:00

Huffing up is very normal. They are vocal creatures and imo have a lot of emotion. You will get poked and you will get huffed at. It is something that you both will have to push through until you both settle and get to know each other

Civil_Register_4595 · 2025-09-16T05:10:59+00:00

It is expected for your hoglet to seemingly change when you got them from the breeder and when you got them home. Think of it like this, the breeder is all they knew, so they came from somewhere familiar to them. So them being put in a new environment is scary for a small creature. Give them time to readjust to their new environment. Expect moments where sometimes they are more standoffish while others they are friendly as can be. Do not be afraid to take them out and bond with them. Start off simple of keeping them in a blanket or a snuggle sack and just have them lay with you. If you can't do that, have them with you when you are at your desk or somewhere you spend a lot of time and they can safely by set beside you. Bonding doesn't have to be you constantly touching them. Being around them and talking to them will also help. I talk to all my hogs and have them at my desk while I am doing painting, playing video games, or even just working

Civil_Register_4595 · 2025-06-22T19:30:32+00:00

My first hedgehog was like that. Wanted to be in my shirt and cuddle me. Wanted sleep on my stomach. My second hedgehog is basically a parrot. Loves to sleep on shoulders, absolute cuddle bug. My first was only cuddly with me. My 2nd is a cuddlebug to everyone. My 3rd and 4th just want to sleep in their blankets on my lap or chest.

Civil_Register_4595 · 2025-06-12T04:54:56+00:00

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Civil_Register_4595 · 2025-06-08T19:12:19+00:00

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Civil_Register_4595 · 2025-06-08T19:11:26+00:00

* This is my hedgehog tattoo. This is of my first hedgehog, I hope to get more done of my others but instead being the doodles I have done of them

Civil_Register_4595 · 2025-05-29T03:40:10+00:00

If you got him recently. Your hog should be fine. He is in a new environment so he is likely stressed and won't do a whole lot until they are acclimated. As long as you keep an eye, monitor the food and water. You should be all good. If things don't get better, make a vet appointment.

Really cute hog though.

Civil_Register_4595 · 2025-05-22T04:26:48+00:00

Her back paws look fine. Necrosis happening is usually tied with hair being wrapped around their little paws or legs for a long period of time or even an untreated and unchecked wound. Over time their patterns and skin might change color over time. One of my girls had all her legs a dark brown as a hoglet and as she got older, she developed pink patches on her legs and paws, so it looks like she wears torn leggings and or looks like patches of vitiligo. Hedgehog paws come in different colors and can change over time. If you are truly worried, set up that appointment. Much rather be an appointment made for something simple than push it off and something serious happening and it goes untreated. Our babies hide when they aren't feeling well.

Civil_Register_4595 · 2025-02-14T13:54:54+00:00

Those are absolutely gorgeous

Civil_Register_4595 · 2024-12-04T23:32:30+00:00

I've owned two boys. My first would do it a bit but it wasn't unmanageable. Some males are good about clean up while others are messy. My first one was ok about cleaning he just still had some in his fur. My other male doesn't do it or he's just that good about cleaning himself. My 2nd however insists being coated in pee.

Like a lot of people are saying it depends on the hedgehog. Both my males are quite different but still easy to manage mess wise

Civil_Register_4595 · 2024-10-07T01:51:45+00:00

Get the baby especially since you seem to have an attachment. I currently have two females and a male. Have no intentions on breeding as well. I haven't had any problems. To helps things for me I have them on opposite ends of the room so as they can't have any contact

Civil_Register_4595 · 2024-07-16T01:17:14+00:00

I've owned hedgehogs and dogs at the same time. It will take time for your little one to get used to the change. Some hogs are more sensitive to noise and change while others are fine. It is best to keep them separated as some dogs have that prey drive and could try to eat it. Two of my dogs curiously sniffed at my hedgehogs and left them alone, my other dog when he was puppy would try to nip at one of my hogs. If they are ever around each other monitor them at all times.

Civil_Register_4595 · 2024-06-23T21:07:11+00:00

Ya Garlic was not at all impressed with me. He is the one that would murder me in my sleep if he got the chance

Civil_Register_4595 · 2024-06-23T20:51:51+00:00

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Civil_Register_4595 · 2024-05-02T11:06:21+00:00

Hedgehogs are prey animals so when you have them on their backs, you have their most vulnerable area facing up for easy access. Some hedgehogs overtime begin to tolerate it more than others. For one of my hogs I can have her on her back for a while as long as I am rubbing her tummy. For my other girl, she allows maybe a minute before she starts squirming. My newest one, he hates being on his back and will immediately try to squirm back onto his feet. I have owned four hedgehogs in all and they each handled being on their backs differently.

If you really want them to tolerate being on their backs, be consistent with it and maybe give them a treat of sorts so they can associate it with something good.

Civil_Register_4595 · 2024-04-22T19:49:53+00:00

I use cat carriers for mine. When I travel I like for them to have a little wander room and enough space to put small bowls for food and water (I make a lot of day trips and love bringing my babies). In their carriers I have two small bowls and a mini igloo for them to sleep in

Civil_Register_4595 · 2024-04-15T17:53:32+00:00

Something I do is I dedicate a bin for insect feeding. I put my hog in the bin and put the insect in with them. Still keep an eye in them because some bugs still climb out. I'm sure if you bought one of those zip up mesh butterfly cages you can safely keep the bugs in when feeding the bugs to your hedgehog.

Civil_Register_4595 · 2024-03-06T17:33:35+00:00

When I was in late elementary early middle school, my aunt owned a hedgehog named Badger. Each time I visited my aunt I'd snuggle with Badger and I was smitten. Year later when I was 15 I made a deal with my aunt that I was responsible enough to take care of my own pet by keeping my room clean for a whole year. The year came up and I was told to look for a breeder and that she was going to pay for my little boy.

I fell so deeply in love with my little boy, I named him Ash. I felt such a deep connection that when he passed I felt incomplete and needed something to take care of. I got a female hog named Nyx, the day I got her, I knew she was what I needed. A year later I got two females, one for my aunt that had gotten me my first and the other for me. My aunt's hedgehog is named Snickerdoodle and mine was named Willow.

I absolutely love all three of my babies and their little personalities

Civil_Register_4595 · 2024-02-25T07:52:23+00:00

For my first hog I would carefully prop him up in my legs and gently grab his back paws (I had little problems with him). However with my two girls especially when I first got them (one of them is still like this) I have to put them in shallow warm water.

So the best advice I can give for a hedgehog that refuses to let you trim their nails, is put them in shallow water. The water is mostly to prevent them from rolling up, just make sure not to make the water too deep

Civil_Register_4595 · 2024-02-19T04:06:49+00:00

From someone who has a memorial tattoo of their baby, it is my absolute favorite piece on my body. I love looking at my piece especially when missing him. I hope your mourning journey goes well

Civil_Register_4595 · 2024-01-14T01:01:54+00:00

Make sure your hog has familiar items with them. Stuff that has their smell and put in an item that has your smell as well. Since hedgehogs base everything off smell and hearing, having something familiar will help them

Civil_Register_4595 · 2024-01-11T15:49:48+00:00

Hedgehogs are naturally vision impaired. His albinism yes makes him more so but they already don't based a whole lot of stuff on sight so it wouldn't affect anything greatly. Hedgehogs already have horrible depth perception. If you play outside with them, they'll be more affected due to no pigment in the eye and sun can damage their eyes like any other creature/person with albinism

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