San Myshuno! It’s a wonderful town, well… except for its infamous rat infestation. While there’s still disagreement over what caused this critter to grow legs and walk onto land, acknowledging that they make fantastic pets is settled science! Before hedgehogs came into existence, they lived in the ocean as the creature we call sea urchins. Perhaps you have a prickly personality… if so, the Pygmy Hedgehog may be the right pet for you. Stomp your feet and clap your hands, c’mon, everybody, it’s the hams… *record scratch* “…shhh they must never find out about the dance! Back to plotting our escape!”
The treat can be purchased on the computer or vet clinic. Sims can buy the Feat Anti-Aging Treat (§300) to halt their aging. When a rodent has passed away, a notification will appear, and the rodent's 'soul' can be seen leaving the cage. However, they can still die of old age or starvation. Unlike cats and dogs, rodents do not have life stages. The Sims 4: My First Pet Stuff adds four new rodents in special cages. There are only 3 common rodent available via the 'Stock a Terrarium' option. The Sims 3: Pets introduces 7 Rodent types. Although they are referred to as rodents in-game, shrews and hedgehogs are not actually rodents.
