Physiologic Data for African Pygmy Hedgehogs
Physiologic Data for African Pygmy Hedgehogs
Average body weight | Male: 400–600 g; Female: 300–400g |
Life span | Average 4–6 years, may live to 8 years |
Body temperature | 95.7°–98.6°F (35.4°–37.0°C) |
Adult dental formula | 2 (I 3/2:C 1/1:P 3/2:M 3/3) = 36 (variations have been noted) |
Gastrointestinal transit time | 12–16 hours |
Heart rate | 180–280 bpm |
Respiratory rate | 25–50 bpm |
Age at sexual maturity | 2–3 months |
Reproductive life span | Male: throughout life Female: 2–3 years |
Gestation | 34–37 days |
Litter size | 3–4 (range 1–9) |
Birth weight | 10–18 g |
Eyes open | 14–18 days |
Deciduous teeth eruption | Begins on day 18; all deciduous teeth erupted by 9 weeks |
Permanent teeth eruption | Begins at 7–9 weeks |
Age at weaning | 5–6 weeks (start eating solids at 3 weeks) |