Advice on hedgehog caught on wildlife cam

[Beck459]

Hello,

Last night I captured a hedgehog on our wildlife cam, that appears to have a round dark patch on its right side and a long dark streak on its other side. I’ve never noticed this before and am unsure what it is.

The way I’d describe it, is that it looks like mud-and it may well be- but I was slightly concerned and thought I’d ask on here in case anyone has any useful advice.

Thank you.

[Nic]

Hi Beck459

If the marks are fairly well defined, as you seem to suggest, it seems unlikely they are there by chance. However, some people artificially mark hogs to help them to identify a particular hedgehog – unnecesary in my opinion as they all have their own natural markings/characteristics. But that is a possibility. If so the marks might gradually disappear, i.e. if it rains.

Having said that, and it’s not my area of knowledge, but hogs do sometimes get skin problems – for instance ringworm – and if you are concerned that might be the case you might like to take advice from your nearest hog carer/rehab. You can get contact details by ringing BHPS on 01584 890801.

I hope the hog is ok. Good luck.

[Charl01]

Hi all,
I have 2 hedgehog holes and lots of bush cam sightings of them being used which is great to see! unfortunately have just adopted a rescue cocker spaniel who seem to be able to escape through them (twice in the 1st week!)🙈 have had to block them temporarily but really need a solution to this problem as have at least one hog hibernating in my garden!! Any ideas?

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