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.

Pygmy Hedgehog
Beautiful female 1year old tenrec very healthy loves her food mealworms crickets definitely not fussy. Great being handled beautiful girl. Must go to a good home where will get lots of love and attent

Pygmy Hedgehog
Hi We have beautiful two female and a male for sale now. here they are, so ready and eager to meet their new families. Female 250£ Male 220£ Available for collection in another week or so Beaut

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My next litter is now ready to reserve! Mum Lana has been fantastic and is rearing 6 gorgeous little hoglets! All of my babies are handled daily and are lovely little hoglets. They're super friendl

Pygmy Hedgehog
Male hedgehog(Called Coco) is looking for his new forever home. Unfortunately due to change of circumstances we have to look for a new forever home for our sweet friendly Coco. Coco is a well handled

Pygmy Hedgehog
We’re excited to share that a new litter has arrived! Photos will be taken once they’re old enough to be safely handled. These babies will be ready to leave just before Christmas, perfect timing to se

Pygmy Hedgehog
Hi we have gorgeous babies! Very healthy and now being handled daily day and night. A mix of colours and sex. They will leave us very tame and friendly towards us and dogs. They can’t leave me until I

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*** only a chocolate female available to reserve now. ***Here I have 3 gorgeous baby African hoglets available to reserve of a £50 non refundable deposit I have 2 girls and a albino boy will be ready

Pygmy Hedgehog
Hi we have 3 male hoglets in the nest. Born 12/09/25 and will be ready at 8 weeks old as long as fully weaned and over 150g. Which is 07/11/25 Male 1 cinnicot/grey RESERVED Male 2 full mask Availabl

Pygmy Hedgehog
3/6 babies available. Both parents can be seen and handled, available for pick up. Active, climbing everywhere and being mischievous

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I have a beautiful variety of African pygmy hedgehogs looking for new homes. There are pintos and cinnicots available. These babies won't be ready to leave until 8 weeks old and I am satisfied with t