Guides on Hedgehog Care

This is a basic care sheet to get you going in terms of what is required for taking care of your hedgehog. it contains recommended food lists, cage requirements, bonding, bathing, supplements list, and a short overview on colours and diseases. 

Treats are additional food that you can add to your hedgehogs diet of dry cat food. It is important for them to have a healthy balance between soft and hard food to promotes dental health and offers more nutritional benefits. 

The colour chart gets to be updated annually by SAHBA (South Africa`s Hedgehogs Breeders Association). The colour chart are designed specifically for hedgehog colours that are bred and available in South Africa

Did you know that world wide there is 19 different hedgehog species? In South Africa and surrounding countries we have one indigenous species, Atelerix Frontalis, Southern African Hedgehog. They are protected and not allowed to be kept as pets. 

We include a Lesser Tenrec Guide as well, because not only do have a lot of hedgehog owners also tenrecs, but there is a lot of people that are not aware of the fact that tenrecs are not a hedgehog specie! We strive to offer knowledge, awareness and guidance as much possible.