Shming swimming
BackPlease vote at for the Hedgehog Welfare Society in Chaplin, CT to win up to a $25,000 grant. African hedgehogs are "fad" pets. This means they are frequently bought on impulse, then once the novelty wears off they are often unwanted, neglected, abused, and even abandoned. Domesticated African hedgehogs do not have survival skills and would die in the wild, especially in colder climates because they cannot hibernate. "Release" is a death sentence for these little animals, whether it is by starvation, predators, or cold.
Shming the African hedgehog plays, swims, and floats. HE is 3 years, 7 months, and 11 days old in this video.
DO NOT try this with an inexperienced swimmer. Shming is an excellent swimmer, but you could drown one if you don't know EXACTLY what you're doing! Even the best swimmer should NEVER, EVER be left alone!
Do not make rude comments about his weight, as it has already been explained.
Many people have asked how they can obtain an African hedgehog. This is not a matter to be taken lightly. They require special care and are very prone to cancer, as well as other diseases, and treatment can become expensive. Their care takes time and much research. Please do your research before you adopt ANY animal. Hedgehogcentral.com is a very good place to start.
Hedgehogs are illegal in Arizona, California, Georgia, Maine, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Hawaii, and New York City. Even if you live somewhere I haven't listed, you should still check the laws in your area regarding exotic animals.
Channel: Pets & Animals
Uploaded: May 4, 2008 at 1:18 am
Author: ChrisSunHwa
Length: 00:06:30
Rating: 4.14
Views: 298267
Tags: African hedgehog swimming floating playing cute
Video Comments:
bbodine61 (December 1, 2008 at 1:46 am)
the hedgehog just floats on its back like that to keep from drowning. When floating on its back it's in a state of fear, not relaxation, and is too afraid to move.
fabolkriserr (November 30, 2008 at 10:44 pm)
i want one wer can i get 1~~??
jihadjared (November 30, 2008 at 8:31 pm)
Lawl, what a fat little plumper. Hedgehogs are pretty cool.
Shaddiesgirl (November 30, 2008 at 4:37 pm)
Sooo cute!!
minesapint123 (November 30, 2008 at 3:24 pm)
I am a hedgehog and I loved this video.
ChrisSunHwa (November 30, 2008 at 1:43 pm)
I just sent you the links:)
ChrisSunHwa (November 30, 2008 at 1:25 pm)
You can google the Hedgehog Welfare Society and there is a place in the list at left that says HWS Yahoo! Group. Click on that and simply follow the directions:)
rdkt123 (November 30, 2008 at 12:25 pm)
how do you join
Sugardot123 (November 30, 2008 at 10:58 am)
ok. i think i will. =]
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