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.
Anything with teeth may bite. - That two males probably will not enjoy one anothers company, although two females may. - That its life expectancy is 3 to 6 years, with cancer being an extremely common cause of death in older hedgehogs. - That it will enjoy toys that it can climb in or on, and items it can manipulate. - That it may poop on you, especially if it is a baby.