How to take care of a hedgehog with pictures wikihow. Neoplasia is an exceedingly common finding in african pygmy hedgehogs. The guide to owning an african pygmy hedgehog re series. As you do your research on the care and handling of these pokey creatures, you may notice our recommendations for their care may be dramatically different than other websites or youtube videos you may have seen.
They display a variety of interesting behaviors, and many hedgehogs will become quite tame with regular, gentle handling. This book is widely distributed, and i am sad every time i see it displayed in a bookstore. You can chat with other users or ask advice in our forum. African pygmy hedgehogs are extraordinary creatures. 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. In a study of spontaneous neoplasms in captive african pygmy hedgehogs, 53 per cent of animals had tumours. Featuring the african pygmy hedgehog by hathai ross from waterstones today. Hedgehogs as pets the african pygmy hedgehog is the most common type sold as pets.
Read, enjoy, and share this site with other owners. A beginners guide to caring for a hedgehog the pet blog. Jan 27, 2015 this pin was discovered by a cook and her books. See more ideas about hedgehog pet, hedgehog, hedgehog cage. However, if you are looking to have a hedgehog as a pet, african pygmy hedgehogs are your best choice. So, please read what i have written and then do not believe it unless you also read it on the other web pages and in books, etc. I enjoy helping people in their journey to owning a pygmy hedgehog. But in spite of this, it is very popular amongst pet enthusiasts across the world. 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. 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. The african pygmy hedgehog is by far the most common species of domesticated hedgehog. The most common species of domesticated hedgehog is the fourtoed hedgehog atelerix albiventris.
Including facts and information about care, breeding, cages, owning, house, homes, food, feeding, hibernation, habitat, lifespan, colours, diet, etc. Ask if your vet has a monthly payment plan for routine care as this can reduce costs. The african pygmy hedgehog is either of two closely related hedgehogs. 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. Hedgehog book for housing, care, training, husbandry, diet and health. She has published in scientific journals and has authored more than 20 books on pet care. Researchers at 2 universities have discovered that the blood of both the european and african hedgehogs contains a lipoprotein identical to one of those found in human blood. Guaranteed to answer all your questions, this book is a must have for anybody passionate about hedgehogs and african pygmy hedgehogs.
Start by marking the ultimate pygmy hedgehog guide book. Including facts and information about care, breeding, cages, owning, house, homes, food, feeding, hibernation, habitat, lifespan, colours, diet. As a nocturnal animal, they tend to sleep during the day and burst into life at night time. African pygmy hedgehogs are also known as 4toed hedgehogs. African pygmy hedgehogs aph information care guide. This could be because the babies are being neglected by their mother, the mother is sick, or there is no mother at all. How to care for pet hedgehogs basic hedgehog care guide. Dec 24, 2016 keep looking busy african pygmy hedgehogs and hedgehogs. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free. Tanya m hemingvriends these handsomely illustrated, fact filled volumes instruct owners on the general care of their dogs, cats, birds, and other pets, and advise hobbyists who are setting up home aquariums or terrariums. Hedgehogs and other pets whether or not hedgehogs get along with other pets will depend a lot on the characteristics of the other pets in the house and your hedgehog. Perfect for anyone looking to own, breed and care for african pygmy hedgehogs as want to read.
I f youre raising baby hedgehogs also referred to as hoglets, rescuing orphaned hoglets, or bringing a young hoglet home as a pet, you may find that you need to hand feed them at some point. This page is an index of articles on animal species or higher taxonomic groups with the same common name vernacular name. The african pygmy hedgehogs are solitary animals and can live between 3 to 6 years of age. In recent years hedgehogs have become very popular pets. Vanderlip has kept african pygmy and european hedgehogs as. When it comes to other household pets, african pygmy hedgehogs have an advantage over other small pets due to their extraordinary defense system. About the african pygmy hedgehog hedgehog care 101. Four to six years is a normal life span, but a pet hedgehog can live up to ten years. 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. We are a usda licensed african pygmy hedgehog breeder. Keep looking busy african pygmy hedgehogs and hedgehogs. Any abuse towards our admin team is dealt with on a zero tolerance basis. African pygmy hedgehog club uk public group facebook.
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. The african pygmy hedgehog atelerix albiventris, also known as the central african, whitebellied, or fourtoed hedgehog 1, is native to the savannah and steppe regions of central africa, extending from somalia in the east and senegal in the west 1, 4, 20. Vanderlip has kept african pygmy and european hedgehogs as pets and has cared for numerous hedgehogs in her practice. Their wild counterparts cover miles of ground each day in the wild where they can be found throughout gambia, mozambique, somalia, and other african nations.
African pygmy hedgehogs atelerix albiventris ssp x atelerix algerius, hereafter referred to as aph are interesting exotic pets with relatively simple care requirements. African pygmy hedgehogs also known as the whitebellied or fourtoed hedgehog are growing in popularity and are sometimes wrongly portrayed and misunderstood as making suitable domesticated pets. Photos of non hedgehog pets are allowed on fridays only. We have tons of tips on hedgehog cages, toys, facts, supplies, food, habitat, and treats. Baby hedgehogs stay with their mothers for about five weeks before heading out on their own. Other species kept as pets include the egyptian longeared hedgehog hemiechinus auritus auritus. The average african pygmy hedgehog weighs about half to 1 and a quarter pounds and is 5 to 8 inches long about the size of a guinea pig. We have dedicated our program to learning from, teaching about, and improving the quality of our hedgehogs. The central african hedgehog, also known as the whitebellied, fourtoed, or african pygmy hedgehog, is native to the savannah. 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. Pet hedgehogs are quiet, active, entertaining, and require a lot of care. These adorable pets are much smaller around a quarter of the size than a wild native hedgehog. I decided to get this book and wow was it a good read. A complete guide to raising pet hedgehogs pethelpful.
Hedgehog care 101 was created to serve as the most complete, easy to navigate, onestop resource for all things hedgehog. Everything you want to know about african pygmy hedgehogs and more. The pet african pygmy hedgehog is probably descended from hybrids of. The african pygmy hedgehog is a native of west and central africa. How to care for an african pygmy hedgehog pets4homes. I am about to own an african pygmy hedgehog and therefore i needed to read up about them before i received it. Most of the information on this page came from books and web sites, and like me, they are sometimes wrong.
Inquisitive, curious and covered in quills, these charming animals can make unusual yet delightful pets. We have been hedgehog breeders since 1994 and we strive to select our hedgehog breeding stock for impeccable temperament and personality. It has told me everything i need to know about african pygmy hedgehogs and now i feel knowledgeable enough to own one thanks to this book. The two most familiar hedgehog species are the central african hedgehog atelerix albiventris and the european hedgehog erinaceus europaeus. 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. The african pygmy hedgehog is actually a hybrid of two species, the north african or algerian hedgehog, and the whitebellied or fourtoed hedgehog. Pets home high quality natural wood pygmy hedgehog cage with perspex panels, suitable for african. Care, breeding, cages, owning, house, homes, food, feeding, hibernation. Your guide to enriching your hedgehogs life through outstanding care exotic pet success series book 1 ebook. The african pygmy hedgehog is indeed a curious creature that is native to africa but can be found in zoos and homes around the globe. Advice and information on african pygmy hedgehog rspca. Pygmy hedgehogs live anything from three to five years and unlike small pets like hamsters or guinea pigs, they are carnivorous. You can find these pets in a wide array of color patterns like salt and pepper, snowflake, and cinnamon.
Buy the guide to owning an african pygmy hedgehog re series by kelseywood, dennis isbn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Hello hedgehog is a website that will help you decide if an african pygmy hedgehog is the right pet for you and if so we can direct you to the best breeders and products for your new little friend. As their name implies, african pygmy hedgehogs are native to central and eastern africa but most of these hedgehogs are actually a hybrid of two species the fourtoed and algerian hedgehogs.
They love cat food and will devour chicken, cooked minced beef and are particularly fond of turkey. See more ideas about hedgehog care, hedgehog cage, hedgehog. This is a pygmy hedgehog group and we do not promote or encourage keeping wild hedgehogs as pets. Jul 10, 2018 here youll find all you need to know about hedgehog care. Vanderlip has provided veterinary care to exotic, wild, and domestic animals for more than 30 years. We breed a rainbow of colors and have babies regularly.
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