Happy 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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9 week hoglets/ full masked/ reverse pinto READY
Pygmy Hedgehog
14 weeksAge
MixedSex
£160Price
*1 female for price shown* Available I have to leave now - one 9 week old girl (1 older male &female too) they are fully weaned and living independently from mum. All happy and healthy and very easy
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Fleet, Hampshire
72 Male African Pygmy hedgehogs
Pygmy Hedgehog
8 weeksAge
MaleSex
£150Price
2 males ready to go nowBorn on the 10/03/2026 will be 8 weeks on the 5/05/2026 but happy with all their weights and pooping and peeing. Weight is their first picture and then another one of the same
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Derby, Derby
10African Pygmy hedgehogs hoglets
Pygmy Hedgehog
4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£200Price
Hi I have very cute baby APH for sale. They are growing daily and being cuddled and passed about several times through the day. They are very happy and content and mum is feeding them perfectly. They
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Southport, MerseysidePRO
Beautiful Baby Hedgehogs 🦔 🍂 Pinto African Pygmy
Pygmy Hedgehog
7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£250Price
Beautiful babies ~ Adorable Pinto African Pygmy Babies available to reserve with a £50 deposit. They will be ready to leave for their forever homes at the end of April - early May. All will be hand
Camborne, Cornwall
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Baby African Pygmy Hedgehogs. Very friendly!
Pygmy Hedgehog
9 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
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Young, Sweet, Friendly, African Pygmy Hedgehogs
Pygmy Hedgehog
7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£225Price
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
Camborne, Cornwall
104Pygme Hedgehog
Pygmy Hedgehog
Due in 3 daysAge
FemaleSex
£250Price
Luna is a 10month old female Pygme Hedgehog. Love baths, running around, mill worms and scrambled egg. Very friendly, lives in a household with children. She picked up and comforted every day, very ch
Hockley, Essex
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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.
