Pygmy hedgehogs become popular pet in Sweden

According to the news, Pygmy hedgehogs become more and more popular as a exotic pet in Sweden.



Some people claim they are not as demanding as a dog or a cat. Thus making them easier to take care of. These cute little creatures go for $285 to $430 each. Most owners feed them dry cat food along with canned insects.

Source news: http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2014/09/02/P...t=inf∨=1

It reminds me I wanted a hedgehog as pet when I was a kid. It was after I saw one at a pet shop. My dad said "no" and it was the end of the debate. I can certainly get one now if I wish, but I am too busy taking care of my aquariums.

Those are adorable, and they do look like they would make a cute little pet. I have seen some of them advertised here on our local Craigslist. They weren't as expensive as the ones in Sweden, but they were still around $200 or so.
Having had experience with my dogs (and my llama) getting too close to a regular porcupine, I always wondered about whether these little ones had quills also. It would seem like they would be a dangerous little creature to have around if they have quills; so maybe they either don't have any quills, or they don't throw them like a full-size porcupine does.
I have never actually seen a live one, just the online pictures of them, and they are just as cute as cute can be !!