Can I Own a Pet Hedgehog?

September 2, 2010

Question: I saw pet hedgehogs on a local TV station and they said you can buy them in pet stores for about $200. Can I own one in California? (Tad K.)

Answer: No. All prohibited species in California are listed in CCR Title 14, section 671 and hedgehogs are specifically listed under section 671 c(2)(D).

Hedgehogs are members of the Order Insectivora and may not be imported, transported or possessed alive in California.