Hedgehogs are very small animals and should NEVER go into hibernation they are way to small to live of their body but if the conitions are to cold or not in there favor they will go into hibernation and they will most likely die:(
First off, hibernating in the lizard world is called brumation.
It would like trying to tell if a bear is hibernating, it is a long (Or short, depending on your lizard) period of inactive activity. they might eat a little, but not too much.
if its breathing its still alive
if its not, its probably dead.
the owner can tell
A hedgehog's heart beat when its hibernating is so slow you would think it dead- about three times a minute, i think.
If it is dead, it won't be breathing. Look under the porcupine's nose or mouth, like under their chin. DON'T move it or touch it, try to make a safe place AROUND it.
Pull his eyelid up and gently blow on his cornea . There should be a slight twitch or jerk reflex, even duing hibernation .
poke him
Alive?
I am sorry to say that hamsters do not hibernate (unless it is in a climate under 40degrees Fahrenheit witch then it will go into a temporary hibernating state) you should make sure its dead or take it to the vet
Maximus, but don't tell anyone coz he's dead embarrassed of it!
no cause its dead
It is usually dead. But it could be hibernating, sleeping, or comatose.
Hedgehogs eat worms and slugs, but should be hibernating in winter. If you find one during winter; contact your local animal shelter.
Hedgehog's should NEVER go into hibernation. They are to small and wont be able to live off body if they go into hibernation they will most likely die :( so you must put a heater in over/under the cage.
No. If your chickens are 'hibernating' they are most probably dead :'( svgksavhdksavgkud