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UPDATE: There is one boy left! He is ready to go :) Free blanket & bag of food included!
Mummy Willow had six little ones, three boys and three girls! They are seven weeks old.
All are eating well and developing healthily. Please feel free to message me on WhatsApp where we can discuss pickup, I can share photos/videos, and you can pick out your new little buddy! :)
They are being familiarised with human handling. The mother is doing extremely well, and so are all of the little ones.
When I purchased my two African Pygmy's I had to drive down to England to collect them, which was very expensive in petrol and also quite worrying due to their need for a steady temperature. I believe at the moment I am the only seller in the Glasgow area.
Please feel free to message for more information, pictures, videos, or if you have any questions!
I'm happy to talk on WhatsApp to give more one-on-one detailed updates. Reservations are £50.
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I've had some people ask what equipment is needed in order to properly take care of a African Pygmy Hedgehog so I've decided to put a list of things here:
1. You'll need a vivarium. You can get these second-hand on Facebook, Gumtree, etc., if you'd like a cheaper option, or you can buy them at most pet stores, such as Pets at Home or local shops. The price will vary depending on size and where you buy it from. Personally, I believe second-hand is the way to go as new vivs are ridiculously overpriced.
Cost: £20-£50
2. The most important thing is the temperature; you'll need a thermometer, a thermostat, and a heat lamp. They will not survive without this. They have to be kept between 23-26 °C at all times.
Cost: £15-£20
3. The only thing that I think brand matters for is the wheel. TicTac wheels have the perfect ones for hedgehogs. If you get one from elsewhere, their nails can get caught in any incredibly dangerous mesh, or it can be too small for them when they're fully grown. Wheels are super important for enrichment but should only be used once the hedgehog is over six months old so this can be purchased at a later date.
Cost: £40
4. You'll need absorbent mats for the bottom of the tank and at least two little houses for it to hide. I got the hides and the mats from Amazon for under £20. I was warned to use mats instead of loose wood substrate, as that can get in their eyes and lead to health issues, so bedding and mats are always the best way to go! This is great because you can cut up old blankets, t-shirts etc to make this step essentially free if you're going for a budget option!
Cost £0-£20
5. Obviously, a little food and water dish is necessary; you probably have little dishes lying around that can be used for this to save buying new ones, however, they don't cost much if you do need some.
Cost: £0-£5
6. I'd encourage making a dig box for them, which is basically a box of pom poms or strips of fabric, in which you can put treats for them to find. This is great for enrichment and can be made at home from old shirts.
Cost: £0-£5
When you buy a vivarium second-hand, a lot of the time it will come with bedding, hides, heat-lamps, etc. I definitely recommend finding a good-sized vivarium on Facebook Marketplace or similar sites in order to cut the price down without sacrificing quality.
Overall setup cost:
£75-£140
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