If you’re looking for a different kind of pet that is small in size, but not necessarily a hamster or gerbil then you may want to check into the hedgehog. Hedgehogs often make great alternatives to the smaller pocket pets. They weigh around one pound and come in over 92 different colors. The hedgehog is considered to be a low maintenance pet. He is covered in five to seven thousand quills that are quite smooth and tend to fill like bristles on a brush. Be careful, however, because these quills can become quite sharp and dangerous if the hedgehog feels threatened and curls into its defensive ball position. At this point the quills will stick straight out and become hard to the touch. Hedgehogs are nocturnal creatures meaning they sleep during the day and play at night. Talk to your vet North Phoenix, AZ to learn more about hedgehogs.