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Beach Bum Hedgehogs & Tenrecs
Tenrecs
The Lesser Hedgehog Tenrec is an adorable little mammal that can be occassionally confused with a hedgehog. If you look closely they do have distinct differences. The Lesser Hedgehog Tenrec and the African Pygmy Hedgehog are completely unrelated.
We in no way claim to be an expert in tenrecs. We are fairly new to breeding these little mammals. We work with the few tenrec breeders in the Country that there are and we are learning everything we can along the way. There is not alot of general information currently available on captive tenrecs. We are constantly researching trying to gather any new information available out there.
The Lesser Hedgehog Tenrec is one of 30 species of tenrec found on the island of Madagascar. The tenrec is found living both on land and in trees and is nocturnal—spending its days sleeping and its nights foraging for food. During dry seasons when food is scarce, they may become torpid—a state in which their body temperature drops and the metabolism slows dramatically— this can last for periods of three to five months, helping them to conserve energy. They are small mammals normally weighing in at about 1/3 of a pound.
Nutritional requirements for a captive Lesser Hedgehog Tenrec is fairly simple. This is an area that will evolve over time. Good results have been achieved feeding a various mix of dry cat foods, a dry insectivore food, mealworms, wax worms, chicken and a few fruits and vegetables. Some folks also feed crickets, cockroaches and hissing roaches. You will find that the tenrec can be a picky eater at times. A variety of different cat foods, insects and fruits and veggies may be necessary throughout the year. Their appetite and tastes can change with the seasons and as they go into torpor. During this time they have a very small appetite and their body temperature can drop. This helps them to conserve energy.
If you are interested in owning one of these special little creatures please contact us. Please do your research prior to contacting us regarding owning one of these animals.
We in no way claim to be an expert in tenrecs. We are fairly new to breeding these little mammals. We work with the few tenrec breeders in the Country that there are and we are learning everything we can along the way. There is not alot of general information currently available on captive tenrecs. We are constantly researching trying to gather any new information available out there.
The Lesser Hedgehog Tenrec is one of 30 species of tenrec found on the island of Madagascar. The tenrec is found living both on land and in trees and is nocturnal—spending its days sleeping and its nights foraging for food. During dry seasons when food is scarce, they may become torpid—a state in which their body temperature drops and the metabolism slows dramatically— this can last for periods of three to five months, helping them to conserve energy. They are small mammals normally weighing in at about 1/3 of a pound.
Nutritional requirements for a captive Lesser Hedgehog Tenrec is fairly simple. This is an area that will evolve over time. Good results have been achieved feeding a various mix of dry cat foods, a dry insectivore food, mealworms, wax worms, chicken and a few fruits and vegetables. Some folks also feed crickets, cockroaches and hissing roaches. You will find that the tenrec can be a picky eater at times. A variety of different cat foods, insects and fruits and veggies may be necessary throughout the year. Their appetite and tastes can change with the seasons and as they go into torpor. During this time they have a very small appetite and their body temperature can drop. This helps them to conserve energy.
If you are interested in owning one of these special little creatures please contact us. Please do your research prior to contacting us regarding owning one of these animals.
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We currently have adult & baby tenrecs available
Below are the tenrecs that we have brought in from the Moscow Zoo. We have held back a few of the tennies to add to our breeding herd. These are brand new bloodlines brought into the country and will add diversity to our breeding program and to others across the United States.
One of our females gave birth on May 13th to some beautiful babies. Please inquire if you are interested in reserving one of those babies.
One of our females gave birth on May 13th to some beautiful babies. Please inquire if you are interested in reserving one of those babies.
Male 1 - Litter 2 - Available
Male 2 Litter 2 - Available
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Updated 5/26/2010
