Abstract. Heterotopic gastric mucosa of peculiar shape and located in the duodenum bore a close resemblance to superficial ulcerating cancer. Radiographic survey showed a flexible lesion with a mucosal pattern resembling area gastrica. Endoscopy revealed its color to be indistinguishable from that of the normal duodenal mucosa.
The smaller species of hedgehog usually live for 2 to 4 years, and the larger species can live for up to 7 years in the wild. In captivity, hedgehogs tend to live for longer. This is due to the fact that they donât have any predators and always have access to food. Some captive hedgehogs have reached the age of ten.
Minimum Cage Size for Pygmy Hedgehogs. Pygmy hedgehogs are solitary animals, and must therefore be housed in separate enclosures. They are nocturnal and can often roam for up to 3 miles a night in the wild, so they appreciate as large a home as possible. The minimum size is 3 feet x 1.5 feet (90cm x 45cm). The cage should consist of one single level only, with no exposed platforms or ladders, as although hedgehogs will attempt to climb, they are not as nimble as hamsters, and can easily fall and break a leg.