Traveling Hedgehog: BIDDY African Pygmy Hedgehog

Welcome Pet Lovers to my Biddy Page aka Biddy the Traveling Hedgehog owned by Toni DeWeese and Tom Unterseher.

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I wonder if Biddy was the first Hedgehog Pet Influencer.
I never saw anyone like him before, and I always thought it was quite a simple and creative way to make a traveling blog – just taking photos of your cute pygmy hedgehog along your road trips.
Find a stunning scenery and hold this cute hedgehog facing the camera, and you get a more breathtaking picture.

Whatever happened to his contents?
I know he passed away, but most dead pet influencers keep their content online.
From what I remember, there used to plenty of his travel photos everywhere.

VIDEO: Traveling Hedgehog

PROFILE 

TRIVIA

This Viral Traveling Hedgehog was a famous pet influencer known for exploring scenic locations across the U.S. Here are some fun trivia facts about him:

• Instagram Star: He gained over 600,000 followers on Instagram, making him one of the most famous pet influencers of his time.
• Owned by Adventure-Loving Humans: His owners, Toni DeWeese and Tom Unterseher from Oregon, took him on epic road trips to national parks, deserts, and beaches.
• Tiny Traveler: Despite being just a small African pygmy hedgehog, he visited places like Mount Rainier, Crater Lake, and the Redwoods.
• Favorite Pose: Fans loved his adorable pictures where he posed on rocks, logs, and even inside tiny cups!
• Short but Impactful Life: He sadly passed away in 2015, but his legacy as a traveling pet influencer lives on.
• Inspired Other Hedgehogs: His fame led to a rise in hedgehog influencers, inspiring other pet owners to share their adventures.

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KEY INFORMATION about African Pygmy Hedgehogs

• Scientific Name: Atelerix albiventris
• Size: 5 to 8 inches (13 to 20 cm) long
• Weight: 250 to 600 grams (0.5 to 1.3 lbs)
• Lifespan: 3 to 6 years (can live up to 8 years with good care)
• Native Habitat: Dry savannas and grasslands of Central and East Africa
• Diet: Insects, worms, fruits, and small animals (omnivores)
• Nocturnal: Active at night, sleeps during the day
• Defense Mechanism: Rolls into a tight ball with sharp spines when scared
• Pet Status: Popular exotic pet, but needs special care and a warm environment
• Self-Anointing: When they find a new scent, they make foamy saliva and spread it on their spines (a mystery behavior!)

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