On all of the Hedgehog care websites that I checked out, there are instructions for how to pick up a hedgie without getting poked. They instruct you to simply scoop up your pet with both hands and you will just be touching their soft belly instead of the spines. I am here to tell you that this is not as foolproof as the writers of these websites make it sound. At least, not with Magellan.
While I must admit he is getting better and only flinching when I go to pick him up instead of going into full armored tank mode, any flexing of the spikes while in my hands is quite pokey. I've developed some tender spots on my fingers but this is not going to deter me from my quest to gain Magellan's love; or at the very least his acknowledgment that I am not going to eat him or otherwise do him harm. Also, it would be great if he could learn to use the litter box.
Jonathan had a stressful day at work yesterday. I worry that he is not happy and is just settling because this is all he's ever done. But then...what am I doing? I'm not out there following my personal destiny or whatever.
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