Thinking About Getting a Pet Hedgehog? Here's What You Need to Know

"They do something weird called self anointing," Dr. Hess explained. "This is when they make spit balls and throw them on their environment." And while there are numerous commercial hedgehog diet foods on the market, insects are still a part of the menu. "Mealworms and crickets can also be provided as treats for enrichment," Dr. Nelson told POPSUGAR. Needless to say, you may want to consider whether or not you'll be able to stomach this before running out to get a hog.