Sugar & Spikes ROC - Formerly Valerie's Hedgehogs

07/01/2025

I rarely get pictures of these guys because they bury during the day and are just so incredibly fast! These two are on their way to a new home. They are getting a quick wash in for their new home (or getting the human smell off themselves!) Contact us to start your Pygmy Mice colony!

06/07/2025

🦔 All hedgehog babies have been reserved! 🥰
*[Sugar gliders & dormice still available!]*

06/06/2025

It's finally feeling like spring 🌼 🌱🦔 & adorable Virgil is loving it!
Virgil is one our previous babies, he has the best momma that loves bringing him outside ☀️
Hedgehogs greatly enjoy getting to explore outside & will root around in the grass & look for bugs! Here are a few tips for making this a fun & safe time for your spikey friend:
➡️ Make sure it is at least 75 degrees outside
➡️ Ensure the grass is pesticide free!
➡️ Watch out for wild animal 💩 that could have parasites
➡️ Always make sure you are watching your hedgie, they can be quick! & Having a barrier like this one shown is even better for a controlled area they are allowed to explore

05/30/2025

🦔 Hello my friends!
I hope you all know I try to operate on a 100% transparency policy. I have had a new litter of hedgehogs I've been keeping a bit of a secret. They were born May 1st and then as soon as I was able to safely handle them after the two week waiting period, I had a "little" kitchen accident that resulted in 8 stitches in my dominant hand. I'm sure you can all imagine what handling hedgehogs is like with deep cuts and stitches! I did my best, but these are not the "life proof" babies I am proud of socializing.
Babies are now about 4 weeks and my hand is feeling better so I've been working with them much more but they are not where I want them to be. They are still young enough that with a lot of bonding I have faith they can be wonderful pets. The adoption fee for 3 out of 4 of these babies is greatly discounted to reflect this! These babies will likely do best in a home that is already experienced with hedgehog behavior, but we can certainly chat about expectations for them if you are new to hedgehogs 😊🦔
RJ1 is incredibly friendly and outgoing still!
RJ2 will un-ball and is more handleable, but still nervous.
RJ3 & RJ4 have only come out for me with the *warm water trick* and then were pretty handleable, but will need a lot of TLC.
As always, reserving your new spikey friend is first come, send me a message with any interest and questions!

05/25/2025

Happy Memorial Day weekend 🎇🇺🇸🎆
Check out our adorable sugar glider & dormice babies that would make the perfect new addition to your family!

05/19/2025

When you have a family game night and they bust out the hedgehogs! 🦔❤️ Fifi loved being included!

05/15/2025

I cannot handle those tiny baby wrinkles! & How perfect is this Momma Micro Squirrel 🥰 I just want to pinch them!! But I will restrain myself I promise 🐭💕

05/11/2025

Happy Mother's Day from our momma's to yours! 💕🌸
[Lil' Pancake with her 2 joeys and a sneak peek at our new hedgie babies]

05/04/2025

Come visit us at the Corning Reptiles and More spring expo! We have Tenrecs, sugar gliders, dormice and more! Expo 10-4

04/30/2025

Our hearts are with Adirondack Exotics during this devastating event. These are such nice people I have had the pleasure of doing business with. If you are in a position to help, every little bit counts.

One of my father’s friends just lost his exotic animal shop due to a fire that spread. Dar… Madison Eller needs your support for Rebuilding Adirondack Exotics

03/30/2025

THANK YOU to everyone that joined us at REXPO • Reptile Events yesterday! It was a great show and I'm happy some of our critters went to wonderful new homes 💕
We still have these adorable dormice available (picturing a new baby below!) and hoping for more hedgehog babies in about 4 weeks!🦔❤️

03/25/2025

🦔 They're just soooooo darn cute!! 🥰