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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From our family pets, Boris & Ebony , I have a stunning mixed litter of baby hoglets that are seeking permanent forever loving homes. Please check the distance for travel to view or I can give you advice once you have made contact. These should be kept warm indoors and are being fed on a very good quality kitten kibble and a good supply of live insects . They are able to

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I have a litter of four darling little girls available to the best of homes and ready now. They have been raised in a loving home, properly weaned and given good food to wean onto. They are used to a wide variety of fresh bugs such as hoppers, cooked turkey and chicken mince, scrambled egg and fresh fruits and veg chopped small and Scrumbles kitten kibble etc. All four a

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We have been breeding these cute little ones for over 14 years now. They make a great addition to the family. All very individual in personality. In December we have several hoglets available from various litters. The first litter will be ready from 11th December . Males and females in various colours. All hoglets are handled and sociable, eating a healthy diet. They will

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I’m gutted to be rehoming him. He’s so lovely and gentle. I just realise now it’s the best thing for him. I am often in bed by 9pm so I haven’t had the time to integrate him into the family properly since we got him in October. He just needs that 2 weeks to get him used to you and know you’re a safe person so he’s not frightened anymore. And he needs so much more time than

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We have Two baby boys for a loving homes born on remembers Sunday they have been bothe been handled from 3 weeks old and mum and dad can been seen. We have been keeping and breading hedgehog for ove

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9 month old male African Pygmy Hedgehog Comes with everything needed including the Viv, food, running wheel, play pen ect Absolutely lovely temperament, never been aggressive or bitten. Unfortunately

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Hi We have beautiful two males (first few photos) - black pinto, and a beatiful little female (last few photos) - dark grey pinto, for sale now. here they are, so ready and eager to meet their new

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Hi we have a gorgeous little girl available to reserve. Born 13/11/25 and will be ready to leave at 8 weeks from 8th January. Will be handled and socialised. £50 deposit and then rest paid on Collec

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Healthy, 514 g. all set up, heater and thermostat available. Cat food and snack available. I have to leave London due to job allocation and unfortunate I am unable to take care of this cute little bo

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One 8 week old baby hoglets boy ready now for the price stated due to a let down - priced to find nice homes. Very friendly I then have several girls and boys for a bit more . All hoglets bred fr

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Exciting news! Our sweet Pygmy hedgehog, Hettie, is expecting her first litter. She has had one gorgeous female. Hettie our reverse pinto (photo 2) has a gentle and loving temperament, making her b

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We have been breeding these cute little ones for over 14 years now and they make a great addition to the family. Male cinnamon colour £200/ Grey female £220 friendly nice personalities will make great

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Beautiful, young, friendly, African Pygmy Hedgehog girls, ready to leave now for their forever homes. Very pretty, well handled pinto African Pygmy hedgehogs, with lovely sweet temperaments. These

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this is louie . his a lesser tenerc hedgehog .he is 2 years next month. he is in tapor atm.he is a very friendly little chap.i can't keep him as .my husband is in ill health and I have other family pr

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Sadly i have to rehome my two albino pygmy hedgehogs male & female very sweet and beautiful hedgehogs the male is very tame and loves to be held the female is very shy and will take more handling to g

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1 male available 5.5months old please message me for more information I’ve been proudly breeding for 6 years, always to the highest standards. Every baby is carefully raised and handled from 4 weeks

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Stunning baby African Pygmy hedgehogs males and females all have been used to being handled. Ready to leave now. £200each Please no time wasters or picture hunters.

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I have a few hoglets available to reserve from my last litter. All are currently weaned, eating solid foods, exploring and independent I am happy to provide videos or pictures of babies. Badger fema

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I have some Lesser tenrecs looking for their new homes. They are all fully weaned and ready now. These guys love to climb and explore, enjoy a sand bath and love insects. I also offer some cat kibble

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Male African Pygmy Hedgehog Split Face Friendly boy, will do anything for a mealworm! Lives to play around the living room at night! Comes with a fully kitted vivarium with all equipment and accessor

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I have a selection of different colours available to go now , both male and female available They are just over 8 weeks old feeding on James welbeloved dry cat food supplemented with wax worms and

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Very pretty, young female African Pygmy hedgehog ready now to find her forever home. She’s a very sweet little peach with pretty sandy marking and little blushed cheeks, she’s been very well handled

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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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Hello, My beautiful African Pygmy hedgehog has given birth to two lovely babies! Their date of birth is: 15/11/2025, they’re ready to leave from January 10th 2026. This is a gorgeous litter - I’
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.