Low hemoglobin means that a person's hemoglobin level when measured, is below the lowest limits of normal for their age and sex (see above normal range of values). For example, a 19 year old male would have low hemoglobin if the detected blood value was below 13.6 g/dl.
Experts agree that when they are in captivity, hedgehogs can live ten years. However, it is good to know that these cases are very rare. The same experts say that a 5-year-old hedgehog is like a 75-year-old human. So, their ideal life span is between five and seven years, but most hedgehogs live between three and five years. There is a wide range of factors that contribute to their wellbeing, health and life expectancy and we will mention some of them in this article.
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.