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Can you buy hedgehogs in NC?

Can you buy hedgehogs in NC?

All individuals interested in purchasing from us must complete the prospective buyer form for approval prior to making a deposit. We may take up to 24 hours to review and reply. After approval a $52 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a hedgehog in the nursery.

Are hedgehogs illegal in North Carolina?

They are legal in North Carolina. Hedgehogs can also shed the salmonella bacterium, which represents a health risk to young children and older people with weakened immune systems.

How much does a hedgehog cost?

Typical costs: Hedgehogs range in price from $125-$250, depending on the hedgehog’s age, color, and temperament. Some breeders offer hedgehog starter kits for around $75 that include a cage, wheel, a hiding place, water bottle, feed bowl and food, and some shavings.

Can I legally own a hedgehog?

It’s legal to own a hedgehog in most states around the United States. However, there are a few places where it’s still illegal–Pennsylvania, Hawaii, California, Georgia, and Maine–but you may be able to own one with a permit in these states.

Are hedgehogs good pets?

Pet hedgehogs are quiet, active, entertaining, and require a lot of care. They make great companion pets, however, as nocturnal animals, you will need to feed and care for them in the evening hours.

Why are hedgehogs illegal?

The African pygmy hedgehog is prohibited in Australia for a number of reasons including its potential to introduce exotic animal diseases and the species’ ability to become a serious invasive pest in Australia.

Can I own a fox in North Carolina?

To put it simply: yes, foxes appear to be legal in North Carolina. Note: Possession of live wildlife generally requires a permit or license. Contact the Division of Wildlife Management office at (919) 707-0060 for the appropriate permit or license.

Can I own a tiger in North Carolina?

Owning a pet tiger is considered legal or is unregulated in eight states, all of which have rather lax regulatory laws concerning animal rights in general: North Carolina, Alabama, Delaware, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Carolina, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Tigers are surprisingly cheap to purchase as a pet.

Can you leave a hedgehog alone for a week?

Don’t leave them home alone for more than a day While hedgehogs are content in solitude, they do need to be fed and checked in on daily. If you travel a lot or are out of the house often, you should make sure that you have a family member, friend or neighbor that is willing to check them daily.

Do hedgehogs stink?

Hedgehogs don’t have any scent glands like ferrets, skunks, or even cats! So when we’re clean, we don’t have any particular scent. Like any animal, if they aren’t kept clean, they begin to smell funky. If you keep our cage and bodies clean, a hedgehog should smell just fine!

Do hedgehogs bite you?

Hedgehogs can bite you, but very rarely will that happen. This usually happens when they are young and think your fingers are going to feed them (if they have been fed via a syringe as they had no mother).

Why are hamsters banned in Australia?

Why are hamsters illegal in Australia? Hamsters are classified as an exotic pest according to Australian quarantine regulations. The major concern about the introduction of hamsters into Australia is the potential impact that they could have to environment and native plants and animals.

How much does it cost to get a hedgehog?

The waiting list process varies depending on the breeding schedule. Once you have been notified that a hedgehog is available, you will need to submit a $50 non-refundable deposit, which goes toward the price of the hedgehog. This generally takes place once the hoglet four weeks old.

How old do hedgehogs have to be to go to new home?

After seven weeks, the hedgehog will be weaned and ready to go to its new home. Between six and seven weeks of age, we will contact you to arrange a pick-up date and time. Final payment must be received via the Payments page (PayPal or credit card) or cash.

Where do Penny’s prickly pigs breed in NC?

Established in 2008, Penny’s Prickly Pigs is an experienced small-scale hedgehog breeding program located in Charlottesville, VA. We also breed in Asheville, NC and deliver some litters to Raleigh-Durham, NC.