Hedgehog Color Morphs

The eight common hedgehog color categories include salt and pepper, white-bellied, white, snowflake, Algerian, black, pinto, and albino hedgehogs. From jet black to pure white, there's a hedgehog for everyone. But what do all of those colors mean? And why do hedgehogs change color anyway? This guide will answer all of your questions about hedgehog colors and explain what each one means.

COLOR GUIDE HEDGEHOGS COME IN A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT COLORS, PATTERNS AND MASKS, BELOW IS A GUIDE TO IDENTIFYING YOUR HEDGEHOG'S COLOR! *PLEASE NOTE, THERE TEND TO BE DIFFERENT NAMES FOR THE SAME COLOR, HOWEVER THE ONES WE HAVE LISTED ARE THE MOST ACCURATE AND COMMONLY USED WITH US AND FELLOW BREEDERS THROUGHOUT THE US AND CANADA! Before we start to show you our hedgehog COLORS we would like to discuss the complex issue of hedgehog color classification. During the relatively short period of time that hedgehogs have been kept as pets, many groups and individuals have endeavored to formally classify all of these colors.

USDA Licensed Hedgehog Breeder Since 2011Quill color: Banding is average-wide and is tan or very light pale brown color. Body color: skin is typically nude or white and belly may be mottled tan or pale brown. Facial color: Tan or very pale brown but may have a brown or grey hue.

Eye color: Black **Note: Dilute is a gene mutation rather than a true color. Some breeders refer to this color as. A guide to hedgehog colors, quill patterns, and facial markings.

Identifying the Color of Your Hedgehog *Hedgehogs can only be accurately identified on the color spectrum when they are full grown (around 6 months). Originally White Bellied and Algerian distinctions were actual color differences, back when the two species had not been as hybridized. There are so many hedgehog colors that it can be hard to know where to start! Learn about the different types of colors and classes in our simple guide.

- African Pygmy Hedgehog Colours - Pygmy hedgehogs, having been domesticated for several decades now, come in a whole range of different colours and patterns, some more common than others, and ranging all the way to the pink eyed, pure white albino to the dark Algerian black and everything in between. Hedgehog Color Morphs In addition to the classic brown and albino hedgehogs, there are several color morphs, or genetic variations, that have emerged in captive breeding programs. These include: 1.

Apricot Hedgehogs: These hedgehogs have a warm, peachy-orange hue to their spines, creating a unique and eye. Researching different hedgehog morphs and comparing your hedgehog's coloration to established classifications is a good starting point. Consulting with a reputable hedgehog breeder or veterinarian familiar with hedgehog genetics can also help you determine if your hedgehog has a rare color.