Can You Hold or Cuddle a Hedgehog? Are They Spiky?

A reader wonders if hedgehogs are really spiky, or whether they are soft enough to hold and cuddle. While this question is fairly easy to address, whether your hedgehog will enjoy cuddling is a different question and more difficult to answer. Learn about cuddling hedgehogs in this article by Exotic Pets Guide, Lianne McLeod DVM.

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