How much does it cost to buy a African pygmy hedgehog?
Purchasing Your African Pygmy Hedgehog Young hedgehogs are easier to hand tame if you can get one at 6 to 8 weeks of age. The average price can range anywhere from $75 to $250. Look for an animal with bright eyes, clear nostrils, and healthy skin, quills, and fur.
Should African pygmy hedgehogs be pets?
The African pygmy hedgehog is a wild animal that – despite their small size – has a wide range of needs that must be met in order for the animal to be healthy and happy. Therefore, we can’t fairly recommend keeping African pygmy hedgehogs as pets.
Where are African pygmy hedgehogs illegal?
It’s currently illegal to own a hedgehog in California; Georgia; Hawaii; New York City; Omaha, Nebraska; and Washington, D.C. Other states and cities may have specific restrictions or require a permit to keep one. It’s also illegal to transport hedgehogs out of Africa.
How long does an African pygmy hedgehog live?
Description: The African Pygmy Hedgehog, African Hedgehog, or Pruner’s Hedgehog grows between 6.7 and 9.5 inches (17-24cm). They generally live four to six years, but have been known to live up to nine or 10 years in captivity. This hedgehog is…
When to get help for a hedgehog problem?
Once you notice a problem with a hedgehog you have a very small window of opportunity to get it treated so please get this hog proper help asap. Hedgehogs pick up internal parasites normally as part of their diet, and externally due to wandering around in the undergrowth.
Why are hedgehogs so good at picking up parasites?
Hedgehogs pick up internal parasites normally as part of their diet, and externally due to wandering around in the undergrowth. They are perfectly used to dealing with these parasites themselves – it is only when they become ill or stressed that the parasites can start to take hold and cause issues.
What kind of fur does a hedgehog have?
This hedgehog is a small mammal about the size of a guinea pig. They have a long pointy snout, large eyes and ears, four digits on each foot and a short tail. They have soft white to dark brown or even black fur covering their face and under parts.
Where can you buy pygmy hedgehogs?
Where to Purchase. Hedgehogs can be found in limited pet stores, through brokers at flea markets or animal sales, or they can be purchased directly from breeders. When buying animals, I recommend that you check out the source.
What is the size of an African pygmy hedgehog?
The African pygmy hedgehog is the smallest of the hedgehog species. When fully grown, the African pygmy hedgehog will be anywhere from 6 to 11 inches long and weigh around 18 to 25 ounces . How Do I Care for African Pygmy Hedgehogs?
What are African hedgehogs called?
African pygmy hedgehog being held. The most common pet species of hedgehog are hybrids of the white-bellied hedgehog or four-toed hedgehog ( Atelerix albiventris) and the North African hedgehog (A. algirus). It is smaller than the European hedgehog , and thus is sometimes called the African pygmy hedgehog.
What is a domesticated hedgehog?
The most common species of domesticated hedgehog is the white-bellied hedgehog, also called African pygmy hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris). The Algerian hedgehog (Atelerix algirus) is a separate species of hedgehog. The domesticated hedgehog kept as a pet is typically the African pygmy hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris).
