Terrapin Hedgehogs

12/12/2025

I still have a few babies not spoken for yet! I have yet to get new pictures of them. So they’re still of their first baby pictures. They’re a lot cuter than they are in those pictures! Love them.🥰

12/09/2025

Ever wonder how your spiky friend navigates their world, especially in the dark? It’s definitely not with their eyes! 👀🚫

Hedgehogs are masters of sensory exploration, building a complex mental map of their surroundings using a superpower combination of senses. They don't just see their environment; they smell, feel, and hear it in incredibly detailed ways! 🧠✨

Let’s break down their incredible sensory toolkit, as shown in this awesome infographic:

👃 SMELL: The Ultimate Superpower! This is their primary sense! Their cute little noses are constantly twitching, sniffing out everything from tasty beetles 🪲 and ripe berries 🍓 to potential mates or even danger from far away. It's their built-in GPS!

✋ TOUCH: Whisker & Paw Guides Navigating tight, dark spaces is a breeze thanks to their sensitive whiskers and paws. They use them to feel textures, judge distances, and avoid obstacles without bumping into them.

👂 HEARING: Little Radars Their large, sensitive ears can pick up the faintest sounds, like the rustle of a cricket in leaves 🦗 or the snap of a twig from a predator. Nothing gets past them!

🐾 VIBRATION DETECTION: Sensing the Ground This is one of their coolest tricks! By keeping their soft bellies low to the ground, they can literally feel footsteps and other movements through vibrations in the earth. It's like having a built-in seismic sensor!

Unlike us, vision plays a secondary role for hedgies. They rely on integrating all these amazing signals to create a rich, detailed sensory map of their world. 🗺️

👇 TELL US: What’s the most surprising thing your hedgehog has discovered using their amazing nose? Let us know in the comments!

Please SHARE this post with other hedgehog lovers to spread the knowledge! 🦔💖

12/07/2025

Headline: Is your hedgie’s dinner plate balanced? 🦔🍽️ Let’s decode the perfect daily diet for a happy, healthy hedgehog!

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Feeding these little spiky friends can be confusing. Are they insectivores? Omnivores? How much is too much? 🤔

The truth is, domestic hedgehogs need a specific balance to avoid common health issues like obesity or nutritional deficiencies. While they love bugs, an all-insect diet isn't usually recommended for pet hedgies.

Based on the helpful infographic above, here is the breakdown of an ideal daily meal plan:

🥣 THE STAPLE (The Main Course): High-Quality Kibble This should make up the majority of their intake (about 70% of their "plate").

Amount: Approximately 1-2 Tablespoons daily.

Why: A high-quality kibble (often cat or specialized hedgehog food) provides the essential vitamins and baseline nutrition they need.

🐛 THE PROTEIN BOOST (Daily Treat): Insects Hedgehogs love these, but they are rich! Think of them as the "dessert" or supplement, not the main meal.

Amount: Approx. 1 Teaspoon total per day (e.g., a few mealworms or a couple of crickets).

🍎 THE OCCASIONAL SNACK: Safe Fruits & Veggies These are rare treats, not daily necessities.

Amount: Tiny bits, sparsely given.

Note: Hedgehogs don't digest plant cellulose well, so these are just for a little variety.

💧 THE ESSENTIAL: Fresh Water Must be available 24/7 in a clean bowl or bottle.

🚨 CRUCIAL REMINDERS FROM THE PROS: Every hedgehog is different! An active wheel-runner needs more calories than a couch potato.

Monitor Weight Regularly: Adjust portions if your hedgie is gaining too much or getting too thin.

Avoid the Junk: Never feed sugary treats, salty foods, or dairy.

📌 Save this post to your pet care board so you always have these portion sizes handy!

👇 TELL US: What is your hedgehog’s absolute favorite insect treat? Mealworms, crickets, or dubias? Let us know in the comments!

12/06/2025

Tis the season.I’ve gotten some sort of super bug that has me *almost* completely down n out. While I am trying to stay of top of inquiries- please be a bit patient.

11/27/2025

Pictures will be UP for my notify list on SATURDAY!! Here’s a sneak peek:

11/27/2025

11/18/2025

In a rare sight, a female Polar bear, weighing at around 300kg (661lbs) feasts on a male S***m Whale weighing over 40 tons, she looks so tiny. The whale was carried by the ocean currents and winds to its location from further south, near the continental shelf.

10/30/2025

Lots of sweet baby peeps! Love it! 🥰

09/10/2025

I just put up some adorable playful little cuties! They’ll be ready for their forever homes around the end of the month. However, if you’d like to place a hold on one before that, please let me know via a questionnaire! 😊
Any questions, holler!!

Welcome to 2025! I have some beautiful babies that are available for deposit! Please fill out a questionnaire if you’d be interested in welcoming a new baby into your home. Please fill out a questionnaire, or email me if you have further questions. I am hosting an Intro to Hedgehogs open house soo...

07/11/2025

Last minute notice!! Please let me know if you are interested in joining us for an “intro to hedgies” day tomorrow!
**GASP**
11-1 at our house in Joppa, 807 Chatfield Rd.
Please RSVP.
This is a “hands on” learning experience.
Babies will also be available.
DM for more information!

07/07/2025

All the older ones have left for new homes! I have my younger group, who just weaned! They’re available now. Dm me if interested, or better yet, fill out a questionnaire at

Welcome to 2023! I have some beautiful babies that are available for deposit! Please fill out a questionnaire if you’d be interested in welcoming a new baby into your home. Please fill out a questionnaire, or email me if you have further questions. I am hosting an Intro to Hedgehogs open house soo...

05/27/2025

Whew! It’s going to be a looong summer! However, I’ve got some great help between my husband and grandson!
Here are the latest babies. All very friendly! 2 boys, 5 girls available. Prices are reasonable. They’re 1. HUnr3D and 2 hvndr3d
Still babies, about 9 weeks. :o) contact me if you have more questions. Dm me.

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