How much does a hedgehog cost?

As of November 2014, baby hedgehogs are being offered for sale for $150 to $275 each. In addition to buying the animal, a cage and supplies, such as water bowls, exercise wheels and food, must be purchased. These items together may cost around $130, as of 2014, explains CritterConnection.com.

African pygmy hedgehogs are 5 to 8 inches long and can live for up to five years. They eat insects, such as mealworms and crickets. Specially formulated commercial hedgehog diets made out of mashed-up insects are available for sale. Hedgehogs are often kept in cages, but they require large amounts of exercise to remain healthy and should be supplied with an exercise wheel.