Natural variant

Salt and Pepper (wild-type)

A variant of Hedgehog (African pygmy) (Atelerix albiventris)

Representative Hedgehog (African pygmy)photo — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.

The standard coloration with dark-banded quills, a dark mask, and black skin, giving a grizzled grey appearance. It is the natural baseline color.

This page covers the Salt and Pepper (wild-type) variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Hedgehog (African pygmy) →