Laurel Sedgwick - Hedgehogs - Exotic Pets - Animals/Pets

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Expert Profile: Laurel Sedgwick

Expertise: Can answer care, health, & behavioral questions, as well as basic breeding questions. Can help questioner figure out if a hedgehog is the right pet for them.

Experience in the area
Have had hedgehogs since 2001 - 8 so far. I have no experience with non-weaned babies, and limited experience with breeding and with pregnant hedgehogs. I have had too much experience with WHS (Wobbly Hedgehog Syndrome). I would rate myself "expert" at syringe-feeding, and as "advanced" at performing SubQs.

Organizations
I am a Provisional Judge for the IHA (International Hedgehog Association), and run a rescue station for the HWS (Hedgehog Welfare Organization). I also belong to the HBA (Hedgehog Breeders' ssociation) and am USDA licensed.

Education/Credentials
I read everything I can get my hands on. Have read the best of the books, Dawn's Wrobel's THE HEDGEHOG and Tig M-Burleson's THE HEDGEHOG primer. Have been a member of various online bulletin board groups since 2002.
Have attended many hedgehog shows.

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What do you like about this subject? I love hedgehogs. There are captivating, fascinating little creatures. I like the fact that many people have heard about hedgehogs and would like to hear more, but don't always have the opportunity.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? I'd like to do some breeding, not just have the certification. I'd like to promote the health and longevity of pet hedgehogs.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Hedgehogs, contrary to the statements in some books, have keen eyesight and hearing, not just a good sense of smell.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject The question of how to reverse genetic defects and illnesses that appear to have developed through breeding from a too-small pool.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 90
Knowledge	10.0 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.00 Excellent
Timeliness	8.67 Excellent
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		15

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	7	6	10	11/26/07
10	10	10	10	10/02/07
10	10	10	10	08/17/07

User Comments

thank you very much for the help :)
(yoanita on 11/26/07)

Hi, thanks I was more looking for what I can feed them but you sound like you know your stuff!!!!!!!!!!!
(sanda on 10/02/07)

thank you we have herin a glass tank tha is verry large so i think that will be ok for her.
(stephanie on 08/17/07)

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Recent Answers from Laurel Sedgwick

2008-07-18 Hedgehog Temprament: Hi, Monica: There are a couple of things to consider here. First, is she quilling? If she is, there is a good chance that her current behavior is due to the discomfort of the new quills poking...

2008-05-02 Hedgehog wih a swollen leg?: Stephanie: I'm no vet, but it sounds to me like her leg might be severely injured or even broken. Has she had any mishaps lately? Cancer is not common in hedgehogs so young. She needs to go to...

2008-04-25 breeding hedgehogs: The issue with breeding the females frequently is not a matter of whether they are bred with the same male or another male. It's simply that pregnancy is hard on the female's body, and she requires an...

2008-04-19 breeding hedgehogs: Emily: You are right to question the practices of your breeder friend. Most ethical breeders do not breed a female hedgehog more than twice in a YEAR. This means the female should be allowed to rest...

2008-01-29 new to hedgies: Hi, Ashley: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. Something seems to have been the matter with my ISP. Maybe the server was clogged, because last night I got about a week’s worth of emails...