Do Pygmy Hedgehogs Smell?

Unlike many other pets, hedgehogs don't have scent glands, so they don't have an associated smell, meaning they don't really stink. This means that they don't have any particular scent, especially when they're clean.

Do hedgehogs smell bad?

Hedgehogs are naturally pretty odorless animals. This means if you remove any environmental factors, they'll never make much of a stink. This isn't to say you won't smell anything if you get close to them, but we would never consider it a “bad” smell. Instead, it's more of a comforting organic scent.

Do pygmy hedgehogs make good pets?

The RSPCA says the animals need to stay in an enclosure of between 24C and 30C. ... While the charity says hedgehogs are not suitable pets, it advises would-be owners to research the animal's needs - and only consider keeping one if they can ensure they are fully able to provide for them.