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Found hedgehog outside Florida

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Hello I found this hedgehog late at night walking through my backyard so I went ahead and kept it and put it in a box and trying to take care of it and what not.

What are all the necessary things I need so this hedgehog will be happy it looks pretty dirty he probably has fleas or mites I like to take care of all the issues thank you very much. I gave it some chicken feed and cat food and it's been hungry and thirsty.

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Hello I found this hedgehog late at night walking through my backyard so I went ahead and kept it and put it in a box and trying to take care of it and what not.

What are all the necessary things I need so this hedgehog will be happy it looks pretty dirty he probably has fleas or mites I like to take care of all the issues thank you very much. I gave it some chicken feed and cat food and it's been hungry and thirsty.
You can't keep wild hedgehogs as pets as they have their own eco-systems and it would be detrimental to the hedgehogs to keep it as a pet.

If you're looking for a hedgehog as a pet, you want to research pygmy hedgehogs as they are the ones that can be kept as pets, you can also buy them from breeders or online. I can give you the website I used to find my pygmy if you want but if the wild hedgehog isn't physical hurt, you have to put it back outside.
You can't keep wild hedgehogs as pets as they have their own eco-systems and it would be detrimental to the hedgehogs to keep it as a pet.

If you're looking for a hedgehog as a pet, you want to research pygmy hedgehogs as they are the ones that can be kept as pets, you can also buy them from breeders or online. I can give you the website I used to find my pygmy if you want but if the wild hedgehog isn't physical hurt, you have to put it back outside.
I have read that hedgehogs are not found in the wild in FLORIDA
These are not found in north America in the wild
Poor baby! You’re right, hedgehogs are not found wild in the States, so that hedgehog was most likely dumped by someone. They’re bought frequently because they’re cute, and then dumped when the person realizes the animal has gasp needs that have to be met.
Take it to an exotics vet to have it checked out for any infections, bugs, etc. Decide if you can/want to commit to keeping it or not. There is no shame in being unable or unwilling to care for it. The vet should be able to point you toward a shelter that can take hedgehogs, or might be able to give you some direction in rehoming it if you don’t mind fostering it for a while.
If you want to commit to keeping it or at least caring for it until you find another home for it, here’s a link to a good post to get you started. HEDGEHOG CARE INFORMATION SHEET
They’re pretty low maintenance once you get them set up, but there IS an up front cost to consider for appropriate housing, food, bedding, a wheel, a heater, and a thermometer just to look at some of the main things. And LOW maintenance is not ZERO maintenance.
They’re great little friends, though. I’m sure it’s probably stressed and scared right now, so if it’s hissing, popping by bouncing itself quills-first toward your hand, or balling up, don’t let that scare you.
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Here is a before and after bathe and I found 1 tick on it's face I removed
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That is such a beautiful baby!! Thank you for saving her/him. It definitely looks like it was a pet and not wild
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He's adorable 🥰 and looks to be quite content as well. Thank you for taking care of him/her Best of luck with what you decide to do.
I’m very sorry but you can’t legally keep this pet… you must let him go
From what I read, hedgehogs are allowed without a permit in Florida.
68A-6.0022 Possession of Class I, II, or III Wildlife in Captivity: Permit Requirements.


(1) Permits to possess wildlife in captivity, issued pursuant to section 379.3761 or 379.3762, F.S., and the provisions of this chapter, shall authorize the keeping of captive wildlife, of the type and number specified in applications approved by the Commission, in accordance with law and Commission rules. Captive wildlife maintained under permit shall, unless otherwise authorized, be maintained only at the facility specified in the permit application and approved by the Commission.


(2) No permit shall be required to possess the following wildlife for personal use, unless possession of a species is otherwise regulated by other rules of the Commission:


(a) Reptiles or amphibians (nonvenomous, unprotected)


(b) Gerbils, hedgehogs
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From what I read, hedgehogs are allowed without a permit in Florida.
I trust you.. you seem nice. Remember to bring him/her outside a lot. (Since its used to it)
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These are not found in north America in the wild
Are you keeping the hedgehog inside? You should have things like a wheel, thermometer, hides, bowls for water and food etc. Can you try to figure out what breed of hedgehog this is?
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