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Although hedgehogs may curl up into balls in an act of defense, they have been known to bite.
If you happen to be the recipient of a hedgehog bite, it will be painful and the main bodily regions affected are the hand, arm, foot, ankle or leg. Basically, whatever part of your body is in the way at the time it is alarmed!
Possible reasons:
- It smells something interesting - this "bite" is actually more of a nibble. They're trying to self anoint to the scent or taste of you, perfume, etc
- It is acting in defense
Never, EVER, punish your hedgehog cause they didn't know it was wrong. If they do bite, it's a failure on your part as an owner - both because you either aren't handling the hedgie correctly or you haven't socialized them well enough (could also be a failure on the part of the breeder). Better handling and socialization will most likely resolve the problem.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoAll animals have spines, except invertebrates. "Vertebrate" means "spine", and reptiles are a form of vertebrate, so they have a spine. Invertebrates have no spines, examples are jellyfish, bugs, worms, slugs, etc.
But yes, reptiles have spines.
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∙ 15y agono. there are invertibraes - animals without spines, and vertibrates - animals with spines. some invertibraes are jellyfish and insects
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∙ 14y agoNo. Insects have an Exoskeleton which means that their skeleton is on the outside of their body.
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∙ 12y agoYes, they do. The name for their spines is quills.
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∙ 13y agoYes, they can and do sometimes. They usually roll up into a ball and huff, which is more of a hissing noise.
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∙ 14y agoyes, the are mammals
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∙ 9y agoyes dogs all have spines
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Does a coral snake have a backbone?
Being a vertebrate, all reptiles (including snakes) have spines.
Is a snake spineless?
Yes, almost the entire length of the snake's body is backbone. Like all reptiles, snakes are vertebrates. They have super-flexible spines. They have a complete skeleton, including skull, ribs and spine.
What is animals are verebrates?
A vertebrate is an animal that has a backbone.Under this there are 5 groups.They are: mammals,fishes,birds,amphibians and reptiles. Examples of vertebrates are humans ,elephants ,frogs , toads, crocodiles, salamanders, eagles, doves, piranhas, and sharks.
Are lizards reptiles?
All lizards are reptiles.
Are all rattle snakes reptiles?
Yes all rattle snakes are reptiles.
Do any reptiles have spines?
All reptiles have spines.
Are reptiles verdebarates?
They all have spines, so yes reptiles are verdebarates.
Does a coral snake have a backbone?
Being a vertebrate, all reptiles (including snakes) have spines.
Does snake have vertebrae?
All animals have spines, except invertebrates. "Vertebrate" means "spine", and reptiles are a form of vertebrate, so they have a spine. Invertebrates have no spines, examples are jellyfish, bugs, worms, slugs, etc. But yes, reptiles have spines.
Are lemmings vertebrates or invertebrates?
All species of lemurs are mammals and, like all mammals, they are vertebrates because they have a spine and spinal cord, and an internal skeleton. They belong to the Phylum Chordata. Mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians are all vertebrates.
Differences between reptiles and insects?
reptiles have scales and insects have pertective shells like
Is a snake spineless?
Yes, almost the entire length of the snake's body is backbone. Like all reptiles, snakes are vertebrates. They have super-flexible spines. They have a complete skeleton, including skull, ribs and spine.
Do swordfish have spines?
All fish have spines. They are all vertebrates.
What is animals are verebrates?
A vertebrate is an animal that has a backbone.Under this there are 5 groups.They are: mammals,fishes,birds,amphibians and reptiles. Examples of vertebrates are humans ,elephants ,frogs , toads, crocodiles, salamanders, eagles, doves, piranhas, and sharks.
Do dingos have spines?
Yes. All mammals have spines.
Do panda bears have spines?
Yes. All mammals have spines.
What do snakes all have in common?
They all have long, worm-like snake bodies. Their teeth are also retractable and they are all carnivores.
