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.
African pygmy hedgehogs, caresheets and tutorials!
Pygmy Hedgehog
I am an ethical breeder of African Pygmy Hedgehogs and began keeping these gorgeous animals 20 years ago! I regularly have hoglets available and I breed a variety of colours! Please note: THE PHOTO
16Male African Pygmy hedgehog
Pygmy Hedgehog
Bert is a African Pygmy hedgehog who is 6 months old. Bert has been handled since birth but adults and children so is very comfortable with human contact and loves been picked up and cuddled. Bert enj
12African Pygmy Hedgehog Hoglets
Pygmy Hedgehog
I have a few hoglets available to reserve from my last litter born on the 10th April All are currently weaned, eating solid foods, exploring and independent. I am happy to provide videos or pictures
23 baby hedgehogs
Pygmy Hedgehog
I have 3 handsome boys for sale. All have dark mask and lovely white & brown patterned spikes. They are all really friendly and inquisitive. They have been seperate from mum for more than a week and
3Stella the hedgehog
Pygmy Hedgehog
Shes very shy but she loves exploring and when shes out she will climb on you. She absolutely loves baths and will let you cuddle ans stroke her when shes in the bath. She needs someone with experien
African pygmy hedgehog babies. Very friendly!
Pygmy Hedgehog
I am an ethical breeder of African Pygmy Hedgehogs and began keeping these gorgeous animals 20 years ago! I regularly have hoglets available and I breed a variety of colours! Please note: THE PHOTO
3Jorvik hedgehogs.
Pygmy Hedgehog
Please come and have a look at our Facebook page Jorvik hedgehogs. Baby boy hogles born on the 20-3-26 and can leave on the 16-5-26 they have been well handled from 2 weeks old and are looking for f
Baby African Pygmy Hedgehogs. Very friendly!
Pygmy Hedgehog
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
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