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, young, friendly, African Pygmy Hedgehogs, ready now for their forever homes. Adorable, well handled pinto African Pygmy Hedgehogs with lovely temperaments. Delxvery may be available, pl

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Beautiful APH baby with dark face like his dad (pic 4) and photo with mum (pic 3). Been handled well since two weeks old and both parents are very good natured and available to view. We are happy to
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I have available to reserve 1 very handsome boy and a beautiful girl - born 14th March. They are being handled daily so will be sociable and friendly when they are ready to leave. This is estimate

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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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This is MEW, a beautiful snowy pinto African Pygmy hedgehog with a wonderful personality. Mew is still a youngster at 7 months old & has a fun & curious personality. Mew loves to interact & is explo

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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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We have been breeding these cute creatures for over 14 years now and they make a great addition to the family. Ready Now 2 black males and 2 grey pinto males. We have younger hogs ready to reserve. We

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🦔 2 Baby Hedgehogs Ready for Their New Homes! 🦔 I have 2 beautiful hog babies available and ready to leave now. More photos are available upon request. Please make sure you’ve done your research an

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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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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 Beanie (Albino) Girl available. DO

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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 baby African Pygmy hedgehogs, ready to leave for their forever homes now. They have been well handled and socialised around other animals, ensuring they’ll make wonderful pets. Del****y c
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.