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jobaja3raja
08-11-2008, 11:05 PM
just for curiosity...
can we take a hedgie for swimming in the ocean? will the salt water make a bad effect to the quill or even their skin?
AlbertaGirl
08-13-2008, 08:38 AM
It's not recommended. You don't want to risk them getting a respiratory infection from getting water up their nose, and I don't believe the water would be very good for their skin.
Nancy
08-13-2008, 08:41 AM
The water would not be warm enough and would give him a chill.
Banded_Quills
08-13-2008, 11:13 AM
I would be afraid of loosing him in the waves, but I would consider that a phobia. BUT IT COULD HAPPEN!
jobaja3raja
08-13-2008, 11:56 AM
so basically..yes can swim incase of emergency
..... but actually it is not recomended.
thanks everybody..:teehee:
jobaja3raja
10-13-2008, 09:37 AM
out of curiosity.... take the hedgie for strolling on the beach...
still have no heart to "throw" him into the sea water :rofl3:
just strolling...just strolling...
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t181/jobaja3raja/cuddles.jpg
sweethotashes
10-13-2008, 11:05 AM
HAHAHHAHH :teehee:
LoveChinchillas
10-13-2008, 02:38 PM
That is too cute!! :)
eroomlorac
10-13-2008, 02:49 PM
I'd be afraid of losing him.
HedgeMom
10-13-2008, 03:19 PM
I don't think it's cute. It scares me. It's daytime. Sand is hot, there are fleas and insects in the sand that can bite. There is a danger of the water overwhelming the animal, not to mention the dampness of the sand. If the sand is wet and cold, you run the risk of a chill. Sand clumps and gravel getting caught in hedgehog folds.

What was so important that you had to take your hedgehog to the beach and risk it's well-being for a photo op?