The African Pygmy Hedgehog, often simply called the Pygmy Hedgehog, originates from central and eastern Africa, inhabiting savannas and grasslands. This small breed typically measures 6-9 inches and weighs between 250-600 grams. Its distinctive physical traits include short, stiff spines covering its back and soft fur on the face and belly. Colour variations range from salt-and-pepper to albino.
Temperament-wise, the Pygmy Hedgehog is primarily nocturnal and solitary, favouring a quiet environment and gentle handling. Known for their shy and sensitive nature, they exhibit unique behaviours such as self-anointing and curling into a spiny ball when threatened. Due to their specific needs, they are best suited to owners prepared for dedicated care.
Care requirements include maintaining a warm habitat (75-80°F) to prevent hibernation attempts, providing a high-protein insectivore diet, and ensuring daily exercise via a running wheel. These hedgehogs make interesting pet hedgehogs in the UK but require commitment, particularly in temperature control and specialist veterinary care. Keywords like "pygmy hedgehog for sale," "pet hedgehog UK," and "African pygmy hedgehog" are popular search terms related to this breed.

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Beautiful male African Pygmy Hedgehog looking for a new home. He is 5 months old, healthy, active and very well handled. I originally planned to keep him for breeding, but I decided to keep his siste

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Due to a change in circumstances I can no longer keep my APH named “Zuri” the Swahili word for Beautiful. She has her own nicely appointed vivarium (the top one in the picture ie the bigger one)with 2

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Gorgeous African Pygmy Hedgehog 🦔 Looking for the right home for my African pygmy hedgehog 🦔 I’m looking to rehome my lovely African pygmy hedgehog to a caring and responsible owner. She is health

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2 babies available ready to leave, more photos upon request Please research and have set up ready before asking about my advert. My hog babies are all well handled, use to living in the best conditi

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Hi we have a gorgeous litter that’s 2 weeks old. They will be handled and socialised daily. Will come with small bag of food. Born 18/02/26 and ready from 8 weeks old. 1x cinnicot female 1x cinnico

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Hi We have beautiful two females for sale now. Reservation only for now, until they are 9 weeks old. Female 250£ each Available for collection when they are 9 weeks old. Born 12.01 Beautiful

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Well handles little boy looking for his forever home eating well and having live food twice a week His is 8 weeks old born on the 23-12-25 Second litter is 6 weeks old on 3rd March All our hoglet

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Male African Pygmy hedge for sale, I’ve had him for around 6 months and as much as I’ve love to keep him I just don’t have enough if h time to give him the attention he needs and would prefer he goes

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Today 2 weeks old babies are ready to get reserved. 2 females and 2 males. Females are 300 Males are 250 They will be ready to move around the end of March. Basic knowledge about keeping hedgehogs i

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We are on FB. We also make Beds, Tunnels, Pouches so on. We have sets of Toys, Forage, Bath sets. You can purchase our yummy for their tummy food mix. We have a Girl and Boy available. DOB 22.12.

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African Pygmy Hedgehog 🦔 5 months old female African pygmy hedgehog looking for a good home. She is very curious, handled daily, and loves to explore once she’s comfortable. Healthy and active, with

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I have a new litter available photos to follow. I have a mixed sex and colour litter of hoglets. Pale faced and dark faced pinto. Three weeks old. Still feeding off mummy and will start weaning next

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Adorable, friendly, African Pygmy Hedgehogs ready to find their forever homes. These lovely little babies are well & bred and cared for & have been very well handled & socialised. They have wonderfu

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Beautiful, friendly, male white African Pygmy hedgehog baby with beautiful split faced mask, pink ears & pinto markings. Stunning baby hedgehog with a fantastic, curious and friendly nature ready no

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Wonderful homes sought for our Adorable littler of African Pygmy Hedgehog Babies. These stunning babies will be well handled & will make lovely pets. Mum is litter trained, so with any luck her b

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Adorable African Pygmy hedgehog babies ready now or reserve with £60 deposit. Friendly, well handled and well used to other pets and children. Both parents also have wonderful temperaments. These ba
Pygmy hedgehogs in the UK typically cost between £60 and £400, depending on the breeder and specific individual. Many breeders offer African pygmy hedgehogs for around £250 to £300, often including starter care kits with essentials like food and bedding.