LONG-EARED HEDGEHOGS FOR SALE

We are USDA-licensed breeders of friendly, healthy & pedigreed long-eared hedgehogs!

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!

25% off all male hedgehogs! Sale ends 12/25/23. Must mention special at reservation in adoption application to receive discount.

NATIONWIDE TRANSPORT AVAILABLE! LOCAL PICKUP IN KING, TX.

We transport to all continental states - currently USA only. Click here for the shipping policy.

All of our long-eared hedgehog babies are pedigreed and have been selectively bred for health, temperament, and conformation. Our babies are socialized daily to ensure you are getting a tame and friendly pet! Every hedgehog purchase come with a free snuggle sack, travel carrier and breeder support for the lifetime of the animal.

Long-eared hedgehog care

Care requirements of long-eared hedgehogs (“LEH”) is quite different than that of your typical African pygmy hedgehog (“APH”), as they are much more active. Some of the differences include:

  • More supplemental protein in the diet in addition to the balanced nutrition of high quality cat kibble, such as:

    • Insects, lots of them!

    • Raw ground meat

    • Small whole prey - mice, chicks, etc.

    • Eggs - they love raw quail eggs.

  • Larger enclosures. We prefer 10-12 sq ft.

  • Lots of free roam time outside of the cage.

  • More enrichment. They love to play with interactive cat toys.

  • More agile as a climber than APH.

  • Typically will not ball up like APH. However, LEH may choose to bite when scare or aggravated, instead.

    • Because of this, we do not recommend LEH as a pet for small children or the novice/timid handler.

  • Consistent handling is NECESSARY to keep them tame and less “bitey”. However, they may still bite even with constant handling, as it is just their natural defense mechanism.

  • Some LEH may be slightly larger than your average APH, but, like all animals, they come in all shapes and sizes, too.

  • Have really long nails - make sure to only clip around the quick.

  • Longer average lifespan of 7 years vs. only 3-5 for APH.

Contact us to discuss whether a long-eared hedgehog is right for you!

Adoption process

Adoption applications are password-protected. To adopt any of our babies, please contact us first to confirm availability and request the application password. Then click on the button below to start the process. A $500 nonrefundable deposit and an approved adoption application are required to reserve any long-eared hedgehog.

IMPORTANT INFO

TRANSPORT: We can offer to arrange nationwide transport options within the continental United States with a third-party transport company. Click here for current transport cost estimates.

Please note that animal transport is at the buyer’s risk. Dragonstone Ranch does not guarantee the health or condition of a purchased animal once it leaves our care.

BREEDING RIGHTS: Breeders, contact us for pedigree info.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • “Ready by” dates are only approximations and are not guaranteed.

  • Long-eared hedgehog prices are typically $1500 for males and $2000 for females. Females are priced higher than males only because of the demand for females from breeders. There are no differences in dispositions between male and female hedgehogs as pets!


Baby Long-Eared Hedgehogs

YOUR RESERVATION IS NOT COMPLETE WITHOUT AN APPROVED ADOPTION APPLICATION!

To receive discount, sale must be mentioned at time of reservation in your adoption application.

CLICK ON A HEDGEHOG TO VIEW ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFO!