Squid?

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I have heard of people giving their hedgehogs oysters and fish, but how about squid? I was eating some dried squid and was carelessly holding a piece near one of my girl's cages, and she really took a firm chomp onto it! I managed to get it out of her mouth without having her swallow any. It seems like she really wanted it. Any thoughts? :)

[Titanium]

It would probably be ok. I know some other animals (ferrets/cats) can have allergic reactions to shrimp or squid or other specific meats, but it would probably depend on the individual. I haven't heard of any problems with feeding squid, but don't rely solely on my opinion.

[PrettyHate]

Ive never heard of anyone giving their hedgie squid. That doesnt mean that you cant do it...but I dont think I would personally. Id be afraid of it upsetting their tummy or something...

Not to mention I dont eat seafood- so its never available in my house really. And the texture of squid makes me think of what it might be like to eat a tire. Icky.

[razzle]

I'd be worried about the salt content in the dried squid and/or any added spices. Also, the rubbery texture of squid might be hard for hedgies to chew. I think seafood in general is ok if it's cooked plain - no spices, salt, oil, butter, etc. I've given Razzle steamed scallops and salmon in tiny amounts and he LOVES it.

[paris26]

Can you imagine the smell when they annoint with it! I like dried squid, but I wouldn't want to smell like that!

[ejw829]

Do hedgehogs eat squid in the wild?

I think that they can be a bit opportunistic in the wild but squid, especially dried squid, doesn't seem like something a hedgie needs in his/her diet.

That's just my $0.02 :laugh:

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ps - Lest anyone think that I am a squid hater I assure you that calamari is one of my favorite indulgences :)