⚖️ Where Are Hedgehogs Legal? A State-by-State Guide
Hedgehogs 
are amazing pets — but they're not legal everywhere. Here's where hedgehogs are banned or restricted in the US, Canada, and around the world. Laws change and cities add their own rules, so always confirm with your state, province, and city before bringing one home.
US states with bans or restrictions
- California — Hedgehogs are banned or restricted here; check current law before getting one.
- Georgia — Hedgehogs are banned or restricted here; check current law before getting one.
- Hawaii — Hedgehogs are banned or restricted here; check current law before getting one.
- Pennsylvania — Hedgehogs are banned or restricted here; check current law before getting one.
Australian states & territories with bans or restrictions
- New South Wales — Hedgehogs are banned or restricted here; check current law before getting one.
- Victoria — Hedgehogs are banned or restricted here; check current law before getting one.
- Queensland — Hedgehogs are banned or restricted here; check current law before getting one.
- Western Australia — Hedgehogs are banned or restricted here; check current law before getting one.
- South Australia — Hedgehogs are banned or restricted here; check current law before getting one.
- Tasmania — Hedgehogs are banned or restricted here; check current law before getting one.
- Northern Territory — Hedgehogs are banned or restricted here; check current law before getting one.
- Australian Capital Territory — Hedgehogs are banned or restricted here; check current law before getting one.
Other countries with bans or restrictions
- Singapore — Hedgehogs are banned or restricted here; check current law before getting one.
🏙️ City rules: It's also banned in some cities, such as New York City, and hedgehogs are banned everywhere in Australia. In Canada the pet hedgehog is legal in most provinces, but some cities (such as Ottawa and Markham) ban them — check your local bylaws. Singapore bans pet hedgehogs too.
Everywhere else
In places not listed above, hedgehogs are generally legal to keep as pets — but counties and cities sometimes add their own restrictions, and a few places require permits. A quick call to local animal control (or a search for "hedgehog laws" plus your city) is always worth it before you fall in love with one.