Short life span, solitary nature, room temperature requirement, large cage requirement, sensitivity to loud sounds, and stubbornness that some may never bond with humans, are some of the challenges to having hedgies as pets.
But why a hedgehog?
But why a hedgehog?
. Mine had no issues with being held, would sleep in my lap, followed me around and nibble at my toes to get my attention, and was fine with my busy irregular schedule. She would eat from my hand and didn't mind the cats sniffing her, at all. When she got sick with a uteran issue, she was easy to give medication to. Being so full of personality, it made it that much harder when she passed. But the experience with her and love from her is irreplaceable 
