Diet of Wild Hedgehogs
Beetles, butterflies, moths and earwigs are common targets, although they will even eat some stinging and biting insects, such as ants and wasps. ... At times, hedgehogs eat plant material, such as nuts, fruit and seeds.
Are ants harmful to hedgehogs?
Ants are coming from an unknown and uncontrolled environment, meaning they could bring disease, pesticides, and harmful chemicals to your hedgehog.
What kind of insects do hedgehogs eat?
General Pet Hedgehog Food Guidelines
- Mealworms: Live or freeze-dried mealworms are a good source of chitin for hedgehogs. ...
- Waxworms: Live waxworms are higher in fat but lower in chitin content than mealworms so these should be saved as treats for hedgehogs.
