However, a small number of hedgehog keepers have claimed to keep a small number of females together without experiencing any problems providing ample space is provided. Meet the other critters that call or have called hedgehog valley their home. Any abuse towards our admin team is dealt with on a zero tolerance basis. So, if youre thinking of getting one as a pet, take a look. Their habitats are semiarid areas and dry savannahs. How to care for an african pygmy hedgehog pets4homes. However, if you are looking to have a hedgehog as a pet, african pygmy hedgehogs are your best choice.
Pet hedgehogs are quiet, active, entertaining, and require a lot of care. For the fictional character, see sonic the hedgehog. Some believe they are a hybrid of the four toed hedgehog and the algerian hedgehog and they are the most popular species of domesticated hedgehog in the world. Hedgehog book for housing, care, training, husbandry, diet and. African pygmy hedgehogs are rather messy animals, although they can be litter trained, so and you will need to clean their cage and contents on a regular basis to keep them happy and healthy. African pygmy hedgehog club uk public group facebook. Jun 05, 2018 taking care of a pygmy hedgehog hedgehog care and lifestyle food. Start by marking the ultimate pygmy hedgehog guide book. This book includes all the required information about hedgehog care and maintenance. In the wild, theyre been known to eat everything from insects, to slugs, to mice, baby snakes, and. Once you have a big cage, equip it with a water bottle, a small litterbox, and two heavy food dishes for dry food and treats. The book is focused on the african pygmy hedgehog which is by far the most popular domestic hog. Hedgehog simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Physical characteristics of an african pygmy hedgehog.
But in spite of this, it is very popular amongst pet enthusiasts across the world. The african pygmy hedgehog or aph as it is often abbreviated to, is an insectivore. Whiskas, iams which is high in protein and also has. Pygmy hedgehogs are primarily classified as either insectivores or omnivores depending on what source you look at. The guide to owning an african pygmy hedgehog re series. The most common species of domesticated hedgehog is the african pygmy hedgehog, a hybrid of the whitebellied or fourtoed hedgehog atelerix albiventris and the algerian hedgehog a. May 22, 2016 things to know before owning an african pygmy hedgehog as a pet. You will find all of the information you will need to learn about owning hedgehogs as pets, proper hedgehog care, and even advice and fun activities from current hedgehog owners over on our hedgehog owner corner. If you cant travel to me, i can look at bringing the pygmy hedgehog to you. You can chat with other users or ask advice in our forum. See more ideas about hedgehog, hedgehog art and watercolor animals. We give you all the information you need about buying a pet hedgehog and how to care for it.
Our homes have a removable base, coated with 2 coats of clear, matt, petsafe varnish, so this will help prevent the bottom from getting soaked and stained. The african pygmy hedgehog is the most common type sold as pets. It is called african pygmy due to the fact that it is smaller than another popular pet hedgehog species known as the european hedgehog erinaceus. By the end of the guide you will not only be able to take care of your hedgehog but also know how to build an unbreakable bond between you both. African pygmy hedgehog care sheet simply exotic hedgehogs. A beginners guide to caring for a hedgehog the pet blog. See more ideas about hedgehog, cute hedgehog and hedgehog pet. Hedgehog diet, hedgehog facts, hedgehog habitat, hedgehog care, pygmy hedgehog, cute hedgehog, hedgehog pet cage, animals and pets, books. Know your hedgehog care and treatment of sick and injured hedgehogs published by the british hedgehog preservation society, hedgehog house, dhustone, ludlow, shropshire sy8 3pl uk part of the series. I gave the book to my daughters aged 12 and 8 both enjoyed and understood what they read. Keep a note of it in a little book so any weight loss is immediately apparent. They are actually hybrids of the whitebellied or fourtoes hedgehog atelerix albiventris and the algerian a.
When caught in the mouth of a predator, however, hedgehogs will twitch and jump so that their quills poke into. Jan 27, 2015 this pin was discovered by a cook and her books. Perfect for anyone looking to own, breed and care for african pygmy hedgehogs as want to read. You can find these pets in a wide array of color patterns like salt and pepper, snowflake, and cinnamon. Diet the vast majority of existing literature considers the basic diet of an african pygmy hedgehog to be a good quality dry cat food e. Care guide advice information exotic pet african pygmy.
The ultimate pygmy hedgehog guide pygmy hedgehog for sale. Like porcupines, the skin over hedgehogs backs is covered with sharp spines that protect them from predators. Thankfully, unlike our native porcupines, hedgehogs cannot shoot their quills out in defense. Read, enjoy, and share this site with other owners. Hedgehog care 101 your home for pet hedgehog care information.
Pet hedgehogs may look imposing with a bristly exterior, but they can be lovable, approachable animals. May 30, 2019 the african pygmy variety is the favorite of most hedgehog owners. Taking care of a pygmy hedgehog hedgehog care and lifestyle. Featuring the african pygmy hedgehog by hathai ross from waterstones today. In this book, the reader will learn everything there is to know about taking care of a hedgehogfrom helping it acclimatize to its new home, to taking care of it, to building an unbreakable bond between you and your hedgie friend. About african pygmy hedgehogs as pets the pleasantries of. Keeping and caring for african pygmy hedgehogs as pets.
This book covers the aspects of keeping a pet hedgehog that a new owner most needs to know, and gives a very accurate and reliable account. To book your party please contact party animals nw. She has published in scientific journals and has authored more than 20 books on pet care. If you feel like being generous, feel free to check out the donate page to see how you can support me in continuing to provide the community with resources like this, or see below about supporting us through supply orders. At one time people would queue to get their hands on these small and rather prickly must have cuter than cute creatures. Pygmy hedgehogs are extremely easy to handle, theyre a cross between two breeds, namely the algerian and the white bellied hedgehog.
Pets home high quality natural wood pygmy hedgehog cage with perspex panels. Before you start picking out a hedgehog, you must check to see if owning one is legal in your state. The complete guide to hedgehogs and hedgehog care for new owners hedgehog books hedgehog guide pet hedgehogs book 1 by sarah yee 4. The book is full of sound advice and answers to your questions including some you didnt know you had. Their first quill is around 78 weeks until around 15 weeks some last longer, some shorter and obviously hedgehogs can quill after this time. This book is widely distributed, and i am sad every time i see it displayed in a bookstore. African pygmy hedgehogs are extraordinary creatures. The african pygmy hedgehog is by far the most common species of domesticated hedgehog. People were willing to wait up to a year for the privilege of taking one home.
Inquisitive, curious and covered in quills, these charming animals can make unusual yet delightful pets. See more ideas about cute hedgehog, hedgehog and hedgehog pet. The most popular hedgehog species to be kept as pets in the uk is the domesticated african pygmy hedgehog. Vanderlip has kept african pygmy and european hedgehogs as. My ultimate pygmy hedgehog guide book is jam packed with everything i have learned from many years of successfully caring for and breeding pygmy hedgehogs. There are two other more rare types of domesticated hedgehogs. They are a mixture between two african species and thus they come in a variety of colors and sizes. Apr 30, 2019 if you want to care for an african pygmy hedgehog, youll need to give it plenty of space to roam in a cage at least 4 feet long and 2 feet wide. The detailed information is delivered in an easily read format, covering all areas of caring and enjoying these little creatures. There are hedgehogs in europe, asia, africa, and new zealand.
Photos of non hedgehog pets are allowed on fridays only. Sep 23, 2019 african hedgehogs, or african pygmy hedgehogs, are one of the most popular hedgehog breeds in the world. About the african pygmy hedgehog hedgehog care 101. Quilling is something that all hedgehogs go through and it is a very sore and painful time for them. African pygmy hedgehogs aph information care guide. Even today, english breeders still have trouble keeping up with the demand for these delightful little pets, and often they have long waiting lists of people dying to own a pygmy hedgehog. Mammalia photo courtesy of karen marzynski habitat in the wild. Jul 10, 2018 here youll find all you need to know about hedgehog care.
This is a pygmy hedgehog group and we do not promote or encourage keeping wild hedgehogs as pets. The book is written in an easy to read and understandable style, based on years of experience of keeping hedgehogs. African pygmy hedgehogs are solitary animals in nature and only meet up together in order to mate and so it is advisable to house them separately. As with all pets, they do require specific environmental conditions in order for them to live a healthy and happy life.
African pygmy hedgehogs are found in scattered populations from senegal in western africa to southern somalia and tanzania on the continents eastern edge. Jan 19, 2020 as a hedgehog owner, you need to be patient and dedicated as raising and caring for these cute little animals can be a fun, rewarding experience. We are usda licensed and have been raising quality african pygmy hedgehogs since 1995. African pygmy hedgehogs care guide from heavenly hedgehogs uk. First of all though what is an african pygmy hedgehog. We have tons of tips on hedgehog cages, toys, facts, supplies, food, habitat, and treats. They are known for being timid little animals, but as any hedgehog owner will tell you, hedgehogs respond to their owners voice and appearance and are very interactive if socialized properly. African pygmy hedgehogs are classed as an exotic pet and many small animal practice vets are unfamiliar with aphs so a vet specialising in exotic pets needs to be located. Jan 21, 2017 hedgehogs are adorable little insect eating mammals that live, on average, 47 years when kept as pets. The african pygmy hedgehog or fourtoed hedgehog is the smallest of the hedgehog species and is the species often sold for the pet trade. African pygmy hedgehogs how to provide a great home. He will require a large cage even though he is small.
These gorgeous little creatures first appeared on the scene a few years ago now and over time have become really popular pets. African pygmy hedgehogs atelerix albiventris ssp x atelerix algerius, hereafter referred to as aph are interesting exotic pets with relatively simple care requirements. A complete guide to raising pet hedgehogs pethelpful. These hedgehogs are characterized for having a belly covered by a layer of white hair, a white base facr and a dark mask. Your guide to enriching your hedgehogs life through outstanding care exotic pet success series book 1 ebook. Pdf african pygmy hedgehogs and hedgehogs hedgehogs as pets. The hedgehogs that are kept as pets are the african whitebellied or african pygmy hedgehog. Be sure to like this page for all your hedgehog care needs. Now you can party with our hedgehogs and other animals. I enjoy helping people in their journey to owning a pygmy hedgehog. Elliott lang covers all aspects of keeping hedgehogs. If youve decided a hedgie would be a good pet for you, or are on the lookout for new supplies for your hedgehog, you can support us by ordering specialized pet hedgehog diets and products from our company. Hedgehogs all over the country are receiving substandard care because.
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