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    Reasons Why You Should Have A Hedgehog On Your Christmas List

    Hedgehogs are exotic animals that become little balls of spike when they get scared (ouch)! But when you take one home and make it your own they are oh so cute! I came across one little hedgehogs instagram the other day and I am OBSESSED. Here is @chipthehedgehog making me beg that hedgehogs become legal in every state.

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    1. They snuggle up next to you

    @chipthehedgehog

    Aw! I don't know about you, but i wouldn't mind looking to my side seeing a cutie snuggle up next to me like @chipthehedgehog in this picture!

    2. Hedgehogs are adventurous!

    @chipthehedgehog

    Every time you turn your head for a second you look back and find your hedgie exploring! Hedgehogs love to climb, run, and squeeze through things! Here's a pic of @chipthehedgehog climbing onto a huge stuffed animal! SO CUTE!

    3. Did i mention how CUTE THEY ARE?!

    @chipthehedgehog

    No you don't have to have gloves on to hold them, chips owners just so happen to have super great style I guess?! But hedgehogs love lots of love and attention! When you hold them sometimes they roll up into a little ball, and they stick their little feet in the air! Someone get me a hedgehog right now!

    4. Need shoe warmers anyone?!

    @chipthehedgehog

    @chipthehedgehog's owners must have great style as I've said before. Hedgehogs are super friendly! They always have to explore every square inch of the house! You might find it in your shoe, on the couch, and they love to crawl up into your shirt or pants!

    5. They get along with anything and everything else in the house!

    @chipthehedgehog

    Hedgies love company, and if you have a sister or brother for them they will be more than happy! They might be frightened at first, but eventually you might find them posing together in pictures!

    6. Hedgies are very smart!

    @chipthehedgehog

    With their little tiny brains!

    7. They are super strong!

    @chipthehedgehog

    You can also dress them up in whatever you'd like!

    8. Look at the tongue!

    @chipthehedgehog

    Cant say no to that huh!?

    9. EGG!

    10. I don't know about you, but I am flying to the nearest hedgehog breeder and getting one ASAP!

    @chipthehedgehog

    Because chip is really cute, I mean REALLY.

    @chipthehedgehog

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