Girl Pygmy Hedgehog Rodents for sale
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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****ready now stunning African Pygmy hoglets ****
Pygmy Hedgehog
9 weeksAge
MixedSex
£100Price
**** ready now £100 ***** here we have absolutely adorable baby hoglets forsale. Lots of colours and markings. Mother and father are here to view. All my babies have been given the best start in life all eating purina one kitten food mealworms fresh chicken and scrambled egg I’ve been breeding these beautiful babies for 15 years now. Been brought up around 7 children cats
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Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire5.0
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8 wk old reverse pinto & cinnamon babies READY!
Pygmy Hedgehog
12 weeksAge
MixedSex
£225Price
I have 3 8week old girls (1 older male &female too) ready to leave now they are fully weaned and living independently from mum. All happy and healthy and very easy going girls . 2 stunning reverse pintos with opposite one black foot each and out of blacks so the reverse is jet black - these are not albinos. I also have a full masked stunning cinnamon girl who is also very
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Fleet, HampshireAll adverts
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African pygmy hedgehog babies. Very friendly!
Pygmy Hedgehog
4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£250Price
I have two litters of gorgeous African pygmy hedgehogs ready to reserve, with more litters available soon! I have various colours and both boys and girls available. Theyre ready to leave from the 24t
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
74Girl Boy Ethically Bred African Pygmy Hedgehog
Pygmy Hedgehog
5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£220Price
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
Eastleigh, Hampshire
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Baby African Pygmy Hedgehogs. Very friendly!
Pygmy Hedgehog
8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£250Price
BOY RESERVED GIRL AVAILABLE I have 2 baby African pygmy hedgehogs available for reserve. One boy and one girl 😍. The little full mask is a girl and the split face is a boy. The mum is Amy, a ful
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
19Full pedigree African pygmy hedgehog babies
Pygmy Hedgehog
8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£220Price
****we have just one boy left ****Ready now, We have a new litter of beautiful hoglets. 3 boys and 1 girl. We have been keeping hogs for over 14 years and these hoglets are from pedigree registered pa
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Lincoln, LincolnshireADVANCED
male and females available new videos 29/4
Pygmy Hedgehog
8 weeksAge
MaleSex
£250Price
I have available to reserve 1 very handsome boy and 2 pretty females born 18th March Boy -£250 Girl -£275 The litters are being handled daily so will be sociable and friendly when they are ready
Northampton, West Northamptonshire
FAQs
How much do pygmy hedgehogs cost in the UK?
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.
Are pygmy hedgehogs legal to keep as pets in the UK?
How long do pygmy hedgehogs typically live?
