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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I have several hoglets ready today - I have dual and full masked dark All super friendly as enjoyed by the entire family as part of our busy household I also have a younger litter to include a super cinnamon / a reverse pinto little stunner and several blacks I am also seeking a special home for my 22 week old split faced as I held her for someone who let me down The

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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. 1 gorgeous grey male ready now and a litter of 4 black hoglets also ready now 1 female and 3 males Female now reserved. We also have 1 grey male was reserved but now available. We also have more hoglets ready over the next few weeks. Various colours and both sexe

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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 thermostats! 1 to control the temperature in the vivarium and the second for the room to make it easier to maintain the temperature within the vivarium. The second thermostat

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Gorgeous African Pygmy Hedgehog 🦔 Due to no fault of her own, 4 month old female African pygmy hedgehog looking for a good home. She is very curious, handled daily, and loves to explore once she’s c

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Please read whole advert 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 conditions and fed on good quality food an

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Here we have the loving peach and yoda Born near the end of 2023 I adoped them as a pair and they had a few litters all that went to loving homes the litters have been mixed albino , pure albino and

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Hi we have a gorgeous litter that’s 2 weeks old. There’s 2 boys and 3 girls available to reserve which will be ready in 6-7 weeks time. They will be handled and socialised daily. Will come with small

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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 20.01.2026 Beau

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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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We have been breeding these cute animals for over 14 years. They make a great addition to the family. We have 2 litters available to reserve now with a deposit of £50 non refundable. We have 3 beauti

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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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2 beautiful & friendly little boys for sale. Ready to go now. Boy 1 is the bigger of the two. He is a little bit reserved but soon comes out to explore once he's used to you. He has the most beautif

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Beeeding pair 18 months old One male one female Skunk looking for a home £600 Skunks male and female

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**SOLD** Hello, I have a handsome APH boy for sale. His DOB is: 05/02/2025. This is Hendrix. He can be very shy and isn’t that open to human companionship, but with a little time and patience,

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Hi everyone only the boy left the female is reserved. My dogs have figured out that they exist and are now stressed all the time trying to get to them. They are brother and sister and if taken togethe

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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 young adult male African Pygmy hedgehogs seeking A* forever homes. Sweet, well handled lovely young boys. Please do your research as they will need an appropriate diet, heat source and set

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Beautiful, young, friendly, African Pygmy Hedgehogs, ready now to leave for their forever homes. Adorable, well handled pinto African Pygmy hedgehogs with lovely temperaments (male and female availab

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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
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.