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dexnos on August 30th 2011, 1:15 pm

OK I know I'm asking really basic questions here but I dont want to make the mistake of assuming these should be treated the exact same way as hedgies hence all the questions

OK bathing

I'm going to have to bath my 2 , they seem to have v dry skin , some of this I think could be dust related due to the Aspen they arrived boy, boy is that dusty.

I assume the same rules apply to Tenrecs as Hedgies with bathing.

Their nails are really curled under, depending on how the bath goes I may do the nails or leave it to the vet this time round. I'm being a little cautions due to not knowing thier personalities yet and not knowing if they will bite if I try to bath them etc

lol!

I'm not normally this cautions/weary but I've seen these guys yawn, small teeth they are not affraid

animal addict on August 30th 2011, 2:09 pm

lol their teeth are massive!!! and apparently when they do bite they have a tendancy to hang on and not let go easily!

Mine dont mind being bathed they just waddle about and also their nails are a lot longer and curlier than aph but this helps them grip when climbing. They generally arent aggressive animals though - more a bit stupid than anything

dexnos on August 30th 2011, 5:03 pm

Oh so maybe thier nails don't need cutting . I will get photos .
Thanks Kirst useful info Smile

**pammie** on August 30th 2011, 5:10 pm

Yeah their nails are a nightmare they are so curly but don't need cutting too often thank god normally takes me a few days as can only do a couple before he gets too wriggly. I have never bathed mine was told not to

karen on August 30th 2011, 6:10 pm

I bathed mine, when it had dry skin & also when he had an abcess to keep him clean

Re the nails, if you hold them in your hand they cling on to your fingers & you will see the nails kind of go round cos they use them to climb - thats how I judge if they need cutting

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