How To Choose The Right Hedgehog Carry Bag

It's time to take your adventure hog places, so you need a safe hedgehog carry bag. But which one? We looked into hedgehog carriers available online, then chose only the ones we would trust our Quilly to travel in. The most important factors in choosing your next bag for your travel hog are revealed here. First, we'll explain what the ideal hedgehog carry bag looks like. Then, we'll explain our top three picks that aligns with what we think would benefit hedgehog owners best. You should be comfortable and cute while you run errands and bond with your hedgie. Some other cute and affordable backpack carriers exist out there, but you want to be careful of those. Always prioritize quality and safety over price and convenience.

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One of the largest concerns within the hedgehog community is – will their toes get snagged? A loose or exposed thread can quickly turn into a dangerous situation. It's not unusual for a hedgehog to scratch and claw at things. After all, they are burrowers. If a thread or string gets tightly wound around a hedgehog's leg or feet, it can lose blood circulation, change color, and need amputation. If you cannot get your hedgies limbs free by using small cuticle scissors, tweezers, or your fingers – it's time to see the vet.

Sometimes vets aren't close by, so that's really when preventative measures mean so much when it comes to a travel bag. We appreciate a talented seamstress or clothier who ensures that each seam is hidden; preventing loose strands that will cause such awful experiences! A great hedgehog carry bag HAS to be safe.

Sometimes people have ordered small pet carriers online from wholesale stores, and they were shocked when they received them. Not only because the carriers were smaller than expected, but they were made from a inferior material and the seams were not hemmed. The perfect hedgehog carry bag should be the perfect size to carry your 5″ (13 cm long), 7 oz – 28 oz ( 200g – 800g) hedgie. A bonus to that would be more room to fit their travel water bottle, food, and favorite toy. A great bag is sturdy, hugs your body, and barely looks like a pet carrier at all.

Accidents happen. Hedgehogs sometimes think we are their personal toilets, but that shouldn't stop your adventure hog from traveling places with you! Which is why the perfect hedgehog bag has to have a removable washable fleece liner and or some other form of barrier that will stop a hedgie shower from happening. Ideally, the best hedgehog carry bag should also have pockets too. Ones that are deep enough so we can fit at least a small bottle of worms, food, or slip their water bottles into.

Assuming the bag will be used a lot and need frequent washings, you should choose something that will last through the wash cycles. If a bag has a removable fleece bottom, this reduces the amount of times the whole bag needs to be washed. This is exactly why the removable fleece liner is an essential for you – to maintain the bag's value. Of course, a little bit of care is necessary, but our ideal hedgehog carry bag has minimal effort when it comes to cleaning. We want to be able to just put the beautiful bag in a cold wash, tumble dry on low, or even hang-dry instead.

Heavenly Hedgie Fact Flashback: Recall our recommended fleece washing tip from the best hedgehog wheel article? Remember that fabric dryer sheets destroy the fleece's capability to repel water and wears away at the material over time. Also, dryer sheets may be a source skin irritation for your quill baby.

For any kind of outing – be it to the vet, the farmers market, or your next trip to the Eiffel Tower – your hedgehog HAS to have a mesh liner window for airflow! If you're worried about the sunlight bothering them, you should be able to close the window with a front flap. The window would be a smart option to have in a hedgehog bag. It provides airflow and an opportunity for your hedgehog to peek out and get a slice of the action.

An adjustable removable strap would evenly distribute the weight of the bag across your body. A smart and reliable hedgehog bag is able to be worn over your shoulder at different lengths to embrace your body. Wearing the bag closer to you will minimize the amount the bag moves as you walk, and will increase the chances of you bonding with your hedgehog.

• Reinforced interfacing seams! Ensures safe hedgie toes and legs that won't get snagged in loose material strands.
• Waterproof removable bottom liner! Zero chance of hedgie showers! Don't worry about needing to bring a change of clothes because your hedgie wet the bag.
• Breathable mesh window! A dark nylon mesh window provides adequate airflow and dimmed light for your hedgie. A nice bonus is the ability to cover the window by closing a front flap!

• Pockets! You may appreciate the extra space if there are pockets in your new bag. If not, that's okay too.
• Magnetic front flap! It may be good to know that you can give your hedgehog more comforting darkness with the option to put the flap over and cover the window. Not a big deal without it though. They should still snooze in dimmed daylight.
• Kona cotton, sherpa fleece interior! Your hedgehog would be so comfortable and warm in something made of high quality and durable materials that makes sense to use with hedgehogs. Quills need to be protected from damage, because hard surfaces have been known to cause quills to break. A gentle material like cotton or polyester may suffice just fine, if you look out for loose strands of string often.

If the item comes from China or Hong Kong or somewhere else where sizes are traditionally smaller and manufacturing standards are different than ours, then you should be wary. We understand a product like the one shown above is the first result that comes up under a search for a hedgehog carrier bag. Even if you find it on Amazon or Ebay and it ships from the US or Canada, you are most likely getting it from a re-seller who purchased them from a low quality wholesaler and is offering it for a low price. Please, do not sacrifice quality for price.

In some countries, there are different standards of care for animals. They may not live as long as North American hedgehogs do. If it says it is made for “all” small animals and has a low sales price, then you should be very cautious. The proof is in the reviews. Always check for merchant ratings and see what other people are saying about the product. You will find tons of comments if it is a site like Ebay, Amazon, Aliexpress, or Wish. Please, before using anything with your hedgehog, always check the seams for loose strings, especially inside where your hedgehog will be hanging out. Like we said before, we don't want any tangled feet or legs.

• Eco-PUL fabric
• Kona cotton
• Sherpa fleece
• Mesh window upgrade
• Soft fleece insulation
• Cotton webbing
• Coroplast base
• Nylon teeth zipper pocket
• Magnetic front flap
• Cushioned washable removable liner
• Waterproof bottom
• Reinforced hems

Beyond all other features, first we looked for whether or not this bag was double seamed with hidden hems. You want zero chances of your hedgehog's limbs getting wrapped in a string. This particular hedgehog carry bag is safe. It is made from two layers of high quality fleece, the same as you would use as their cage liner. The creator has sewn together the elements of this bag using a tight stitch method that hides all seams. For your adventure hog's viewing pleasure, there is a wide mesh screen. There is also the option to add a flap over it. The double fleece lining and included fleece blankets make the bag somewhat water proof. At check out though, there is the option to add a vinyl waterproof base, then it becomes truly waterproof.

The bag's creator uses a boxed corner method for the bottom of the bag so it can provide a supportive base for your hedgehog and sit nicely as you help them inside it. The dimensions of it are 10″ x 16″ or 25 cm x 41 cm with a deep inside area for your hedgehog. It is a cozy fit but offers enough space for your hedgehog to do what they usually love to do most: hide and sleep during the day. There are no pockets in this particular bag unless you tell the seller you'd like to add one.

• 1″/ 2.5 cm wide 44″/112 cm long black nylon adjustable strap
• 2 small fleece blankets
• Matching fabric hedgie plush
• Window flap
• Waterproof vinyl base
• A Pocket

The bag can be put into the washing machine with the strap removed or hand washed in cold water with a mild zero fragrance detergent plus a half a cup of vinegar. To dry it, either tumble dry on low without a dryer fabric sheet, or hang to dry. The bag's strap comes off easily to avoid getting it twirled in any agitating laundry machines.

The double fleece barrier with hidden hems and mesh window immediately make this bag a contender to be a practical and cute hedgehog carry bag option. However it would need the upgrades available at checkout to meet your hedgehogs needs. Without adding the vinyl waterproof base or the window flap, or even the pocket we would not use this bag for outings. You can contact the seller here to find out how to do that.

This versatile hedgehog carry bag comes with two durable mesh liners on BOTH ends of the bag. The bottom is waterproof, and you have the neat option to engrave your hedgehogs name! Crafted by a breeder who loves helping people bond with their hedgies, this bag has double seams to ensure safety. Beyond that, it has a sturdy reinforced box bottom for your hedgehog to rest on with easy access to low mesh windows on each end of the bag. Each hedgehog who has traveled inside this bag has benefited from the extra air flow and soft fleece interior.

This carrier bag is a spacious 9″ x 10″ or 23 x 25 cm. The wide box base with two ventilation windows on each side makes the interior seem bigger than it is, especially when the bag's top part is open. There are no pockets, but you could easily fit in their favorite cuddle sack or blanket inside.

Wash this bag in cold water on a gentle cycle with a mild detergent and half a cup of vinegar. That will clean, soften, and deodorize your new bag. The two windows on each side of the bag offer a ton of ventilation and dimmed light. It just doesn't have flaps to cover the windows. You would have to place a blanket over top if your hedgie needs extra darkness.

The strap is not adjustable. But it is 40″ or 102 cm long so it can fit across your body or over your shoulder. Finally, the top of the bag does not have a zipper. However, if you keep an eye on them, the flap is enough to keep them sheltered inside. Other than those three minor differences, we think this hedgehog messenger bag is a great fit for any adventure hog. For those going on long or short trips.

On the outside, the bag appears to be as comfy as a crochet blanket made for a baby. When you look on the inside, you'll discover it is lined safely with fleece and has a double layer mesh window safely hemmed to hide all the seams. All pieces are hand cut and machine sewn. To avoid escape attempts, there is a convenient zipper at the top of the bag to keep your hedgehog inside. It just doesn't have a reinforced bottom, so your hedgehog would be sitting as they would in a really cozy hammock.

A sturdy 40″ or 102 cm long crochet strap lets you wear the bag across your body but we wouldn't recommend letting it hang over your shoulder. This bag is not completely practical, but it's a great secondary option to keep around while your first option is in the wash. Speaking of the wash, like all the other bags we mentioned here today, always wash on the gentlest cycle your machine has and in cold water. Hang to dry or tumble on low, again avoiding the use of dryer sheets. We would be careful washing it too frequently.

You would need to add another thick piece of fleece on the bottom to make it a bit more water proof. Measuring only 7.5″ x 7.5″ or 19 cm x 19 cm, it would be like your hedgehog is hanging out in their cuddle sacks that has a strap. The zipper at the top, and the ventilation window make it okay for your hedgehog to be carried in outside for short trips, but it may be safer to stay at home and use it as a bonding bag.

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