They’re also born with soft quills that don’t get stiff til after birth :)

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    Is it safe to pet them when they’re that small, and if so what does it feel like 😄

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      Idk but if they’re like hamsters, you’re not supposed to touch the newborns. Wait til they open their eyes and grow some fur. Because if the mom smells your scent, she might get stressed out and eat them😅

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      Adult hedgehogs are also safe to pet, but only if they want to.

      When I was a kid, I found one in the woods. At first it would ball up or escape when I arrived, but eventually it would fold down the spikes to let me pet it.