Hedgehogs are often called “pocket pets” because they are so small, growing to be only five to eight inches long. Hedgehogs are cute, spikey creatures that roll up into balls when they feel ...

Typically, hedgehogs don't like their heads being pet and will roll into spiked balls when scared. Since hedgehogs aren't big fans of water, if you are having trouble cleaning your hedgehog's feet ...

Remember that hedgehogs are not as social with humans as other pets, like cats or dogs. Each one has its own personality, but these may not be as cuddly as some other pets are.

In this May 6, 2014 photo hedgehog breeder and trainer Jennifer Crespo, of Gardner, Mass., holds a pet hedgehog at her home in Gardner, Mass. Hedgehogs are steadily growing in popularity across ...

African pygmy hedgehogs are cute little spiny creatures. Despite being nocturnal, they are one of the more popular non-traditional pets in the U.S., with perhaps 40,000 families having them. Since ...

Hedgehogs are steadily growing in popularity across the United States, despite laws in at least six states banning or restricting them as pets. Steven Senne-AP GARDNER, MA -- They are tiny animals ...

GARDNER, Mass. - They are tiny animals with cute faces. They're covered in quills. They roll into prickly balls when they are scared. The ideal pet? Hedgehogs are steadily growing in popularity ...

They roll into prickly balls when they are scared. The ideal pet? Hedgehogs are steadily growing in popularity across the United States, despite laws in at least six states banning or restricting ...

It all started with a Google search. Amanda Munz, 23, of Lindenhurst, LI, was Googling “weird animals” with her little brother, when she came upon the humble hedgehog. Enthralled by their tiny ...

GARDNER, Mass. – They are tiny animals with cute faces. They’re covered in quills. They roll into prickly balls when they are scared. The ideal pet? Hedgehogs are steadily growing in po… ...