Hedgehogs Flashcards
1
Q
Are hedgehogs born precocial or altricial?
A
Altricial
2
Q
What is the most common mite species affecting hedgehogs and how can they be identified?
A
Caparinia tripilis; 3 setae on 3rd pair of legs (“3 on 3”)
3
Q
What can cause green discoloration of hedgehog stool?
A
Overexcretion of bile into stool secondary to decreased food intake
4
Q
What is the most common dermatophyte reported in captive hedgehogs?
A) Trichophyton erinacei
B) Microsporum canis
C) Trichophyton verrucosum
A
A) Trichophyton erinacei
