What to Know Before Getting a Hedgehog

If you have you ever stopped your Instagram scroll to admire a particularly cute, pointy, and quill-crowned face, you may have also considered the possibility of getting a pet hedgehog yourself. Because they aren’t exactly the most common pet (they may, however, be one of the most adorable), it can be difficult to gauge whether a pet hedgehog is right for you or know how to adequately prepare yourself to be an exotic pet owner.

POPSUGAR spoke to veterinarians specializing in exotics to get their feedback on hedgehogs as pets and ask how pet owners can prepare before bringing home their prickly new addition. Keep reading for some of their most important points of consideration.