Why buy from a USDA licensed breeder?
Breeders who are USDA licensed must maintain standards that are set by the USDA and are subject to unscheduled inspections.
Why buy from an FWC permit holder?
Required
by Florida
law: All individuals, intending to sell animals
in the state of Florida, must obtain a permit to sell from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Committee
before making a sale. The permit must state
the individual's name and the species of animal that the individual intends to sell. If you purchase an animal from an individual who does not possess
the appropriate permit, you may have no recourse
if the animal is not healthy.
Why buy an IHR registered Hedgehog?
The lineage of all hedgehogs that are registered with the IHR is tracked. This is in an effort to "better the species". The IHR makes every effort to see that members are producing babies from healthy lineages.
· We are USDA licensed.
· We are FWC permit holders.
· We comply with the Hedgehog Breeders Alliance code of ethics.
· ALL of our hedgehogs are IHR registered.
· We offer a health guarantee.
· We offer a lifetime warranty that covers WHS and congenital defects.
· We offer pre and post-sale support.
· Our babies come with pedigree listing lineage.
You should have the same benefits from any USDA licensed breeder who is a member of the HBA and IHR.
To see our insepction report (or the report of any other USDA licensed breeder) Click here
