On the right is a pair of nail trimmers. On the left is a stack of nail trimmers in plastic sleeves.
A pair of cuticle trimmers, used as nail clippers for hedgehogs.
While the hedgehog stands on a table surface, I hold onto the back right foot with my right hand, and use the trimmers in my left hand.
While the hedgehog stands on a table surface, I hold onto the front right foot with my right hand, and use the trimmers in my left hand.

Nail Trimmers

Regular price $5.00 Sale

These are the nail trimmers we love best, after trimming thousands of hedgehog nails! It's easy to see exactly how much you're cutting off, and to do so at a comfortable angle. 

Psst - they're just human cuticle trimmers. But hey, we'd love it if you wanted to get a pair here rather than at Walmart!

How to Trim Hedgehog Nails [coming soon]

I'm no hand model*, but pictured you can see how I hold both front feet and back feet for trimming! Once you grab a foot, simply let the hedgehog try to crawl away while holding their foot steady. Hold on gently but firmly - even if they tug their leg, they are unlikely to hurt themselves in the process while you get some snips in. 

*yes, Hedgehog Precision sales are helping me pay my medical bills after losing two fingers on my dominant hand in 2022! Don't worry, I've healed and adjusted great.