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Pygmy Hedgehog Rodents for sale

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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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4 Baby Pygmy Hedgehogs

Pygmy Hedgehog

8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£250Price

I have 4 beautiful Pygmy hedgehogs for sale! They are all extremely tame and handled daily. I have 1 female for sale and 3 males. Mum is albino. They are 8 weeks old. Boys are £250 each and the girl is £275. Please don’t hesitate to message any questions or for more photos and videos!

Sandy, Central Bedfordshire (25.9mi)
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Pretty Female African Pygmy Hedgehog available

Pygmy Hedgehog

4 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£275Price

I have a very pretty female African pygmy hedgehog available to reserve. Handled daily so friendly and sociable. She is ready in approx 2.5wks once fully weaned from mum and eating independently. She

Northampton, West Northamptonshire (5.7mi)
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Spikey the pygmy hedgehog

Pygmy Hedgehog

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£300Price

Funny little character Spikey likes to be sleep and hide in your pockets or any hoods, enjoys being fed his favourite food mealworms and loves to be out his cage on the floor but as we have two dogs i

Birmingham, West Midlands (47.1mi)
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Baby African pygmy hedgehogs for sale

Pygmy Hedgehog

8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£250Price

Baby African pygmy hedgehogs for sale ,all eating and drinking well,well handled, please remember they will need to get used to there new environment's,do your research before owning a hedgehog as the

Leicester, Leicester (27.6mi)
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Baby pgymy hedgehogs for sale ready saturday

Pygmy Hedgehog

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£150Price

🦔 Pygmy Hedgehog Babies – Ready from 12th September 🦔 Our beautiful babies were born on 1st August and will be ready to leave for their new homes from 12th September, at 6 weeks old. ❤️ All of our b

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Bedford, Bedford (20.2mi)
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Lesser Tenrec Babies

Pygmy Hedgehog

8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£200Price

We have four beautiful Lesser Tenrecs looking for their new homes! They’ll be ready beginning of September. Please ensure you’ve done your research in to the specialist care of these guys before c

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Kings Langley, Hertfordshire (39.7mi)

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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.