An Introduction to African Pygmy Hedgehogs

A Beginner's Guide to Choosing, Housing, and Caring for the World's Most Popular Pet Hedgehog

von Rosalind Pryce

60 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

An estimated 150,000 African pygmy hedgehogs live as pets in American households - and thousands more across the UK and beyond - yet good, honest, beginner-level information about keeping one well is surprisingly hard to find in one place.This is that place. An Introduction to African Pygmy Hedgehogs is a clear, thoroughly researched guide for anyone considering this small, quill-covered, surprisingly popular exotic pet for the first time - or anyone who already has one and wants to understand their companion properly, rather than piecing it together from scattered forum posts.Inside, you'll find: - What the African pygmy hedgehog actually is - and how it differs from the wild European hedgehog many readers already know- An honest checklist for deciding whether a hedgehog truly fits your lifestyle, budget, and local laws (yes, it's illegal in some places - this book tells you where)- How to choose a healthy hedgehog from a responsible breeder or rescue- A complete habitat setup guide, including the one factor - temperature - that matters more than any other- A full feeding guide, from base diet to safe treats to foods that must always be avoided- A practical, realistic approach to handling and bonding with a naturally solitary, sometimes prickly animal- A clear-eyed, non-alarmist guide to hedgehog health, including Wobbly Hedgehog Syndrome - a condition every prospective owner should understand before bringing one home- The real history of how a wild African insectivore became a beloved pocket pet, and why it has become a genuine social media phenomenon- A quick-reference section, glossary, and further reading for owners who want to go deeperWritten in plain, careful language and grounded in veterinary and exotic-pet sources throughout - never guesswork presented as fact - this is the ideal starting point for anyone about to welcome a hedgehog into their home, or anyone who already has and wants to get it right.

• Reihe: Independently published
• ISBN: 9798176534122
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 23.09.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Independently published