The African Pygmy hedgehog, or common pet hedgehog, is a small, solitary and mostly nocturnal mammal with quills. Hedgehogs appeal to people looking for an unusual, quirky pet that is also cuddly, quiet and odorless.
Typical costs:
Hedgehogs range in price from $125-$250, depending on the hedgehog's age, color, and temperament.
Some breeders offer hedgehog starter kits for around $75 that include a cage, wheel, a hiding place, water bottle, feed bowl and food, and some shavings.
Hedgehogs live between four and six years. The older the hedgehog the less expensive it will be.
At minimum, a hedgehog purchase should include a health certificate.
Many breeders also offer a pet carrier, small bag of food, blanket and sometimes even the airline ticket for shipping the pet.
Hedgehog quills are not as sharp as a porcupine's, and no injuries are spoken of in online hedgehog pet communities. Hedgehog owners are especially fond of hedgehogs' ability to roll into a tight ball, concealing their bodies, with their quills sticking out.
Hedgehogs fall in two color groups, White-Bellied and Algerian.
Without the proper socialization, hedgehogs can be skittish around humans. A grown hedgehog that hasn't been socialized will take some time to "warm up" to a person.
Additional costs:
A wire or plastic cage costs between $35 and $80. Note that hedgehog enthusiasts advise against using an aquarium because they're hard to clean and, more importantly, they have poor ventilation.
Hedgehogs like to exercise. Look for a small wheel, not a hamster wheel. Many breeders recommend the Flying Saucer wheel, which run $10-$20. Balls and other toys suitable for cats or gerbils would fit hedgehogs as well; these range in price from $1 to $10 at pet stores.
Provide hiding places in the cage. These can be anything from a PVC pipe to an overturned shoe box, but store-bought versions for small rodents run between $5 to about $20.
Litter trays cost around $8; litter is between $10 and $20. A bag will last about four months, breeders say.
Hedgehogs are omnivores, and since they're relatively new pets there aren't specialized foods for them. Cat foods can be used. Dry kibble costs between $5 and $8 for a four-pound bag and, at four tablespoons daily, should last about a month.
A typical vet visit costs between $30 and $60, depending on the vet. Consult HedgehogWelfare.org[1] for a list of hedgehog veterinarians.
Shopping for a hedgehog:
Hedgehogs are considered exotic pets and as such are illegal to own in some cities and states. Check local ordinances to be sure hedgehog husbandry is allowed or if a permit is needed.
Hedgehog Central provides a list of breeders[2] in the United States. PetFinder.com[3] lists pets for adoption.
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I am looking to purchase a Hedgehog, I am not here to sell one. I have all materials, playpen, wheel, food, and cage for it already. Iโm 32 and I had one as a child and it died of old age and I have always wanted another even since then... he was my everything!!! :) I miss him so so so much!!!! :)
I got Des from my daughters teacher who used animals in the 6th grade as teaching guides in science, ethics and responsibility. I was in college when my girls went to school full time so I knew how the animals were kept. When I heard there were hedgehog babies I knew they were handled and tame. I paid $20 and Desdemona was the best little hedgehog ever. I went to grad school and I took her to my office and everyone loved her.She was almost seven when she passed. I loved the little prickly pickle. She loved halls cough drops.
Posted by: Sarah Johnson in Thief River falls, MO.
Posted: May 7th, 2019 11:05PM
Age: 8 months old!!!
Color: Brown four legged hegedhog
Anyone that wants to buy Iโm selling baby hedgehog he is 8 months old and very friendly and super nice!!! Loves kids and to be cuddled!!! Looking for good home just pickup have everything for gin included call me at 816/372/1546
I want to have a small hedgehog that is VERY friendly and likes loud children and two cats. I want it to be a Four toed Hedgehog. I have been researching hedgehogs and have been intrested in one for a wile. If I can find one that is healthy and $75 or less... Hopefully someday it will be living in my house...
The hedgehog must be not very old and friendly. I am looking for a friendly hedgehog one that I can pick up and spend time with. I have been researching hedgehogs a lot. They are legal in my area will be going to a loving family where he/she will get lots of love. Also we are prepared to get what ever supplies necessary and have watched hours of videos and read numerous blogs about how to take care of them etc. and have practiced taking care of hedgehogs at with my Neighbors hedgehogs.
Her skin on her belly is marbled has a dark mask she has a few white quills but most start as dark and turn to cream the skin under her quills is black
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