The New Hedgehog Keeper’s Bible: The Complete Pet Owner’s Guide to Care, Feeding, Housing, and Health for the African Pygmy Hedgehog - Couverture souple

Fetcher, Oliver

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798269453347

Editeur : Independently published, 2025

Synopsis

Discover the fascinating world of hedgehogs — from their curious personalities to their specialized care — in this complete handbook for pet owners and enthusiasts.

Hedgehog Keeping: The Complete Pet Owner’s Guide provides everything you need to know to care for, understand, and enjoy life with the African Pygmy Hedgehog. Whether you’re a first-time owner or an experienced exotic-pet keeper, this comprehensive guide blends science, compassion, and practicality to ensure your hedgehog thrives.

Inside this essential guide, you’ll learn:

• Natural history and species overview — Understand the origins, behavior, and unique traits of hedgehogs and how they’ve adapted to life as companions.


• Legal and ethical considerations — Learn about regional ownership laws, ethical sourcing, and responsible breeding practices.


• Habitat setup and environment — Build a safe, temperature-controlled enclosure with the right bedding, lighting, and enrichment for exploration and rest.


• Feeding and nutrition — Create a balanced diet using high-protein kibble, safe insects, fruits, and supplements to support long-term health.


• Handling and bonding — Develop trust and confidence through gentle interaction, understanding stress signals, and respecting hedgehog temperament.


• Health and veterinary care — Recognize early warning signs of illness, manage common conditions, and establish a wellness routine with qualified exotic-pet vets.


• Ethical and conservation awareness — Avoid illegal wildlife trade and support humane, sustainable ownership practices.

Written in an accessible, educational style, this guide combines detailed husbandry knowledge with real-world advice. You’ll gain the confidence to create a thriving environment, form a gentle bond, and provide the very best life for your spiny companion.

Perfect for: new hedgehog owners, animal lovers, hobby breeders, educators, and anyone fascinated by these charming nocturnal pets.

Give your hedgehog the care, comfort, and understanding it deserves — and enjoy the rewarding experience of responsible exotic-pet keeping.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798269453347
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 120
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg