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Hedgehog With No Spikes Has A Prescription For Regular Massages, Enjoys Every Bit Of It
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Hedgehog With No Spikes Has A Prescription For Regular Massages, Enjoys Every Bit Of It

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Meet Nelson, the completely spikeless and bald hedgehog who can be found at the Foxy Lodge Wildlife Rescue in Norfolk, UK. This tiny fellow is shy and vulnerable and needs human protection to survive. Without spikes, he wouldn’t last long in the wild, being a very easy catch to predators. But Nelson doesn’t mind staying at the sanctuary at all! There, the cute hedgehog enjoys a good life, plenty of TLC and regular SPAs with oil massages…

‘‘We will likely never know what caused him to lose his hair and spikes,’’ Tonia Garner, the manager at Foxy Lodge told Metro. ‘‘He’s a mystery but to have survived into adulthood he must have had prickles, and his health is very well other than the fact he is bald.’’

Volunteers at the wildlife conservation sanctuary guess that Nelson’s condition is due to stress-related alopecia he got after experiencing some sort of trauma in the wild. All of his spines fell out without growing back.

Staff was hoping the spikes will reappear, so every day they massaged the little fellow with almond oils to stimulate growth. Unfortunately, this didn’t help. They still include massages into hedgehog’s care routine daily, because Nelson seems to enjoy his SPA sessions – it keeps him warm and his wrinkly skin soft and smooth.

One positive thing is that Nelson’s lack of spikes makes this adorable animal even more cuddle-able than regular hedgehogs!

More info: Foxy Lodge Wildlife Rescue | Facebook (h/t: metro)

Meet Nelson, the spikeless bald hedgehog

Without spikes, he wouldn’t last long in the wild, being a very easy prey to predators

‘‘He’s a mystery but to have survived into adulthood he must have had prickles and his health is very good other than the fact he is bald,’’ Foxy Lodge told Metro

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But Nelson doesn’t mind staying at the sanctuary at all! There, he enjoys good life!

The bald hedgehog gets plenty of TLC and regular SPAs with oil massages…

‘‘We will likely never know what caused him to lose his hair and spikes’’

Nelson’s lack of spikes makes this adorable animal even more cuddle-able than regular hedgehogs!

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Yvonne Bernal
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have to applaud those folks at the Foxy Lodge Wildlife Rescue for their care of little Nelson. It was meant to be that Nelson fell into the right hands. ALL hedgehogs are bald... the ugly ones got covered with spikes. lol

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Annie O
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Adorable! I think 4 or 5 years ago Foxy Lodge Wildlife Rescue cared for another bald hedgehog named Betty! I made her a snuggle sack and cuddle friend. She was so cute, but not as bald as Nelson. :) Betty1-580...c025b5.jpg Betty1-580c3acc025b5.jpg

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Stephanie Minkus-John
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I bet now he'll never get his spikes back. He'll deliberately hold off so he can enjoy more massages ;-)

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Carola Adolf
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Adorable little dude.... but those stick-on plastic fingernails...urgh....

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jevais
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe the poor animal might be allergic to fake nails. I had once tried the ones that are applied with a paint brush, then you put your hand under a special lamp to set it. I developed a very bad Allergy to these fake nails.

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Emi Li
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to massage my hedgehogs even though they had quills. They loved it! If they're not scared, they don't cross their quills, so instead of being pricked, it feels like a hair brush.

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Kristi Zoebelein
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What's wrong with his toe? It looks like it's swollen or something?

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Gay Johnson
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"A face only a Mother could love"...sorry, little dude, but you remind me of Alf...:)

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Theresa Kovatch
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

at some point ,if it ever appears that his spikes will NOT return and they dont keep massaging him anyhow ,he is going to be one mad hedgehog.

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Agnes Auxiliatrix
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He looks so strangely adorable when he's rolled up in a ball like that XD

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Megan Heffer
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awhh !! I love hedgehogs but little Nelson looks like he has given up 😥 Poor little guy !! I donate £1 from every sale to Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital as they have a dedicated hedgehog centre 😍 https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LittleStitchOfNature?search_query=Hedgehog

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Terry Jensen
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah a sweater would be nice except he is pretty round....I am not a knitter but that might not be as easy as it sounds...he is cute and looks like he really does like the spa treatment.

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Reese Kyle
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awwwwww! What an ugly-cute little guy (I mean that in the nicest way). I just want to kiss his little, funny face.

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Lily Mae Kitty
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why does this author think "spa" needs to be capitalized? It's not an acronym. these animals are not meant to be pets. they are wild animals and should be left to be wild. Except this little guy of course b/c he would not survive.

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jevais
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good grief! Are you mad? With such stupid comments posted on BoredPanda, I don't dare send anything from this week's news letter. Grow up! Or are you a teenager? Children read BOARDPANDA, have you no SHAME?

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Karlo Topali
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think our balls needs plenty of TLC and regular SPAs with oil massages just like that bald hedgehog

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jevais
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good grief! Are you mad? With such stupid comments posted on BoredPanda, I don't dare send anything from this week's news letter. Grow up! Or are you a teenager? Children read BOARDPANDA, have you no SHAME?

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Bill
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7 years ago

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He is really ugly..... :p Perhaps tasty though !

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Yvonne Bernal
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have to applaud those folks at the Foxy Lodge Wildlife Rescue for their care of little Nelson. It was meant to be that Nelson fell into the right hands. ALL hedgehogs are bald... the ugly ones got covered with spikes. lol

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Annie O
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Adorable! I think 4 or 5 years ago Foxy Lodge Wildlife Rescue cared for another bald hedgehog named Betty! I made her a snuggle sack and cuddle friend. She was so cute, but not as bald as Nelson. :) Betty1-580...c025b5.jpg Betty1-580c3acc025b5.jpg

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Stephanie Minkus-John
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I bet now he'll never get his spikes back. He'll deliberately hold off so he can enjoy more massages ;-)

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Carola Adolf
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Adorable little dude.... but those stick-on plastic fingernails...urgh....

jevais avatar
jevais
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe the poor animal might be allergic to fake nails. I had once tried the ones that are applied with a paint brush, then you put your hand under a special lamp to set it. I developed a very bad Allergy to these fake nails.

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ime_888 avatar
Emi Li
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to massage my hedgehogs even though they had quills. They loved it! If they're not scared, they don't cross their quills, so instead of being pricked, it feels like a hair brush.

zoebeleinw avatar
Kristi Zoebelein
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What's wrong with his toe? It looks like it's swollen or something?

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Gay Johnson
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"A face only a Mother could love"...sorry, little dude, but you remind me of Alf...:)

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Theresa Kovatch
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

at some point ,if it ever appears that his spikes will NOT return and they dont keep massaging him anyhow ,he is going to be one mad hedgehog.

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Agnes Auxiliatrix
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He looks so strangely adorable when he's rolled up in a ball like that XD

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Megan Heffer
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awhh !! I love hedgehogs but little Nelson looks like he has given up 😥 Poor little guy !! I donate £1 from every sale to Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital as they have a dedicated hedgehog centre 😍 https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LittleStitchOfNature?search_query=Hedgehog

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Terry Jensen
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah a sweater would be nice except he is pretty round....I am not a knitter but that might not be as easy as it sounds...he is cute and looks like he really does like the spa treatment.

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Reese Kyle
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awwwwww! What an ugly-cute little guy (I mean that in the nicest way). I just want to kiss his little, funny face.

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Lily Mae Kitty
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why does this author think "spa" needs to be capitalized? It's not an acronym. these animals are not meant to be pets. they are wild animals and should be left to be wild. Except this little guy of course b/c he would not survive.

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jevais
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good grief! Are you mad? With such stupid comments posted on BoredPanda, I don't dare send anything from this week's news letter. Grow up! Or are you a teenager? Children read BOARDPANDA, have you no SHAME?

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Karlo Topali
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think our balls needs plenty of TLC and regular SPAs with oil massages just like that bald hedgehog

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jevais avatar
jevais
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good grief! Are you mad? With such stupid comments posted on BoredPanda, I don't dare send anything from this week's news letter. Grow up! Or are you a teenager? Children read BOARDPANDA, have you no SHAME?

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Bill
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7 years ago

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He is really ugly..... :p Perhaps tasty though !

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7 years ago

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