Help.

[tikeyas_mom]

I need help looking for a hedgehog, I have found a breeder kinda near me, not really, about 2 hours away, but They charge SOOO much. $175.00 for a baby hedgehog.. That is rediculas. I need help bad, I have looked on petfinder but it is no help, I have also looked in like 1,000,000 different classifieds in my area and NOTHING!!!! please if you can help I will be soo thankful.

[NoahsMommy]

I think there is a reason they cost that much...its the same reason dogs and other animals cost a lot. If you can't afford to buy the animal, you most likely will not be able to afford to take care of it....

Besides, I thought you were staying with the ones you already had.

[kingrattus]

I don't get it.. we live in the same country & here they cost $60.00 unless its albino...

NoahsMommy statement is the reason why animals cost so much

[wolfsoul]

They don't cost 60 dollars at the petshop! Here they cost almost as much as the breeder charges!

[kingrattus]

thats almost insane, & most of them don't even come with anything (no vet attention)

[CathyBogart]

I very much do not think that that is ridiculous, especially for a breeder who really cares about their animals. Of course, hedgies are illegal in CA so I don't know the average price range, but $175 doesn't sound that bad.

[popcornbird]

Its not insane. That's how much pets cost, and that's just the first payment. If you can't afford the price of the pet, how will you afford to care for it? I believe hedgies are exotic and not the most common of pets, so they should have a high cost. I don't know why you think all animals are expensive. Don't you think they are worth that much? They are animals, living things, family members, friends you care for and need money for. If you can't afford them, get one later in life when you can.

[kingrattus]

popcornbird" I believe hedgies are exotic and not the most common of pets, so they should have a high cost.
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ok there could be the reason why they r cheaper here... they r fairly common around here. back in HS 50% of ppl I knew had a hedgehog living in their home...

[CathyBogart]

Thank you very much for posting that popcornbird. I see so many customers at work who "can't afford" a $50 bird cage, and I can never help but wonder what will ever happen if the bird gets sick. One man called the store and told me that his rabbit drank antifreeze. I told him to take the rabbit to a vet right away and he said he cuoldn't afford it! WHY would ANYONE bring a LIVING BEING into their home if they couldn't take responsibility for its LIFE!!!

I'm sure luckies4me can relate, as rats can rake in vet bills like no other pet I've ever had!! Yet most people won't take them to the vet since they can 'replace' them for $11.99.

GRRRRRRRRRRR............I HATE PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *explodes*

[Jessica12345]

Originally posted by popcornbird
Its not insane. That's how much pets cost, and that's just the first payment. If you can't afford the price of the pet, how will you afford to care for it? I believe hedgies are exotic and not the most common of pets, so they should have a high cost. I don't know why you think all animals are expensive. Don't you think they are worth that much? They are animals, living things, family members, friends you care for and need money for. If you can't afford them, get one later in life when you can.

THANK YOU popcornbird for posting that

[Jessica12345]

Originally posted by WolfChan
Thank you very much for posting that popcornbird. I see so many customers at work who "can't afford" a $50 bird cage, and I can never help but wonder what will ever happen if the bird gets sick. One man called the store and told me that his rabbit drank antifreeze. I told him to take the rabbit to a vet right away and he said he cuoldn't afford it! WHY would ANYONE bring a LIVING BEING into their home if they couldn't take responsibility for its LIFE!!!

so sad....

BTW... if the breeder is charging that (if not more) ... she is probibly a good breeder.

[RogueFerret]

They don't sell hedgies around here, but a ferret costs $175. So that price on a hedgehog doesn't really sound that high for an exotic pet.

[luckies4me]

Like I said before, I purchased my hedgie for I think $65 dollars, plus his cage and all the supplies were around 200 bucks.


I have never heard them go for as high as $175 dollars unless it's a snowflake or cinnacot or some other hard to find color.


Some of my rats sell for as much as $50 dollars for certain types. But they also come with a printed pedigree, a contract, sample food and a health guarantee. If you could find a good breeder I would swing that way. I am sure there is a reason why she is charging so much. Remember that most likely all that money will go back into her breeding program. That's how it works with my rats anyway.

WolfChan, YES RATS are very expensive lol! Just not vet bills but everything. Last time I went shopping for them I spent 200 bucks, jeez!


Vet bills always come with ratties. My newest rescue just came back from the vet a few days ago, it was $26 for an exam and then $30 dollars for his Baytril....and I hated the vet BTW. This boy is still young so he shouldn't be on Baytril but she wouldn't give me anything else! Grr I would have taken him to my regular vet if they had an appointment open. I love my vets, they are just awesome!

[tikeyas_mom]

I will be taking my hedgeie to the vet when I get it.

I wish they were onlt $65.00.. At this rate I'll never be able to afford one. ..

I called the breeder last night and asked what their lowest price for a hedgehog was and she laughed and said that they start at $175.00 .. I think that is rediculas. I will never be able to afford that. ..

I found one that is $80.00 and inclused cage, wheel, ball to run in, cave, food, bedding, hedgehog and EVERYTHINF for only $80.00 .. I would but it but they are 4 hours away from me.

It seems hopeless.

[tikeyas_mom]

I also called my Exotics vet *5 min away* and they said it coast $15.00 for one vet visit and checkup. That is a good price I Think.. I have a vet lined up and EVERYTHING. I really am ready to own a hedgehog, I dont care if you guys dont think I amresponsibe, I am the most responsible person I know with pets. I can definitly afford vet visits, cage, food, and everything. I just cant afford the hog witch really blows.