Can i bring my pet hedgehog to the USA with me??

Question

I am currently in the philippines for college i'm planing on going back to the states i was wondering if i can take my pet hedgehog home with me i live in California can anyone help me??

Answer 1

Hedgehogs are deemed illegal in California because they pose a threat to native wildlife, the agriculture interests of the state or to public health or safety are termed "detrimental animals". I would not advise trying to sneak your pet into the country. If found, the animal would most likely be put to sleep. You could also have to pay a hefty fine. Fines for keeping ferrets, who are also illegal, run about $1,000. So for the sake of your pet and yourself, don't put either of you in this situation. You wouldn't want your pet taken away and killed, would you?

Answer 2

Hedgehogs are illegal in several states, including California. Although some people have chosen to care for their pets in secrecy, it is not recommended. If I were in your situation though, I would probably keep my pet and choose to hide under the radar. It might be hard to get your hedgehog off of the plane in a California airport. I don't know though. Airport security is so busy trying to find WMDs that they may overlook him ;)

Good luck!