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Hedgehogs typically live two to three years in the wild. The most common cause of death in the wild is due to predation rather than age. Various resources report a relatively wide range in the maximum life expectancy of hedgehogs kept as pets. Hedgehogs can live up to 10 years in captivity, but those hedgehogs are few and far between.
Minimum Cage Size for Pygmy Hedgehogs. Pygmy hedgehogs are solitary animals, and must therefore be housed in separate enclosures. They are nocturnal and can often roam for up to 3 miles a night in the wild, so they appreciate as large a home as possible. The minimum size is 3 feet x 1.5 feet (90cm x 45cm). The cage should consist of one single level only, with no exposed platforms or ladders, as although hedgehogs will attempt to climb, they are not as nimble as hamsters, and can easily fall and break a leg.