[header] How to care for african pygmy hedgehogs [title] Get a large cage. [step] Although african pygmy hedgehogs are small creatures, they are very active at night and need plenty of space to roam around in. The minimum recommended size for a cage is 4 feet long and 2 feet wide, but the more space you can provide the better.
[header] How to care for african pygmy hedgehogs [title] Get a large cage. [step] Although african pygmy hedgehogs are small creatures, they are very active at night and need plenty of space to roam around in. The minimum recommended size for a cage is 4 feet long and 2 feet wide, but the more space you can provide the better.
[substeps] Additionally, hedgehogs need about 1 to 2 gallons of water a day. Don't feed them too much though. [substeps] African pygmy hedgehogs are naturally small animals, so they do not need much space to move around. They don't require to sit up or stoop over. One way to provide extra floor space is by having a multi-level cage. [substeps] Getting a wire cage with a solid floor isn't your best bet. [substeps] African pygmy hedgehogs are highly territorial. They can also become aggressive and escape from their cages if they are left alone too often.