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.
2x stunning female hedgehogs one called Pixie and the other called Clover and 1x male called Sonic all have been handled and perfect with children as well as adults £100 each or £250 for all three col
SOLD This sweet little boy is absolutely gorgeous. His markings makes him quite rare. He is the smallest of the litter but the first one to wander about and explore. He surely is a diamond. ********
NOW SOLD PENDING COLLECTION This beautiful hog has two black eyes like a panda, and a white face. Eating plenty of small kibble and fresh chicken. Likes chicken dreamies. Call ************ Born 3rd
My wonderful pair of pygmies Hazel amd Spike have had three babies. They have just begun to be handled so will be extremely tame and socialised when ready to leave. Brought up in a home with dogs, cat
(3)Beautiful mix of african pygmy hedgehogs (unsexed) born April 30th 2025 ready to go 30.06.25 will be sexed that week also 😀 2 albino so far but may get albino mix later 😀 and 1 brown available 😀
Stunning baby African Pygmy hedgehogs ready for new homes now males and females available all have been handled and use to humans. £150each ******************y available at buyers cost
I have left for sale my beautiful African Pygmy hoglet. I have one female left. These guys are just over 8 weeks old and quite easily eating hard food on their own. They love to munch on a dry mealw
I currently have 1 handsome boy available to reserve to a pet home. **He is now reserved ** New litters due soon . All babies will be handled daily up until collection to make sure they're friendly an
We are selling our 1 year old pygmy hedgehog as we just don’t have time for her so it’s not fair , she will be sold in the spare cage we have as the vivarium we have is borrowed , she’s very timid as