West · UT
Are hedgehogs legal in Utah?
Hedgehogs are legal to own as pets in Utah without a state permit — Atelerix albiventris is explicitly named as an exempt household pet.
Status
Legal
What the law says in Utah
Utah explicitly permits African pygmy hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) ownership without a state permit. Under Utah Administrative Code R657-3, the species is named as an exempt household pet — meaning Utah's wildlife regulations affirmatively confirm hedgehogs as a permitted companion animal.
Where to verify
Always verify the current legal status before purchasing a hedgehog. Laws change, and local municipal codes can add restrictions on top of state law.
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources: wildlife.utah.gov
Statute citations
- Utah Administrative Code R657-3 — Collection, Importation and Possession of Zoological Animals (Atelerix albiventris listed as exempt household pet)
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