Exotic Mammal Insurance
Got a pygmy hedgehog, or even a micro pig at home? These unique pets bring endless joy and companionship, but they also have special care needs – and those vet bills can add up fast.
That’s where exotic mammal pet insurance saves the day. With the right cover, you can handle unexpected vet costs and ensure your extraordinary pet gets the expert care they deserve.
- Pygmy hedgehogs
- Chipmunks
- Alpacas
- Llamas
- Woolly lemurs
- Skunks
- Meerkats
- Lemurs
- Marmosets
- Tamarins
- Micro pigs
- Plus many more
How much does exotic mammal insurance cost?
The cost will depend on the type of pet you have. Here’s an example based on a pygmy hedgehog.
- Basic cover starts from £3.57 a month or £42.87 a year.*
- Essential cover starts from £14.48 a month or £173.76 a year.*
Choose the right policy for you
Vet fees
Death from injury or illness
Loss from theft, fire or weather perils
Pet housing and enclosure
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Insured value of pet
Insured value of pet
Optional extra
Up to £5,000
Up to £2,000
Shared between all pets on your policy
Optional extra
Insured value of pet
Optional extra
Insured value of pet
Optional extra
Up to £5,000
What exotic mammals can we cover?
- Pygmy hedgehogs
- Lemurs
- Skunks
- Meerkats
- Marmosets
- Tamarins
- Micro pigs
- Plus many more
Can you insure pets who have recently been unwell?
We can’t cover your exotic mammal if they’ve been to the vet for an accident or illness in the last 3 months. But don’t worry – once they’ve been treatment-free for 3 months and are fit and healthy, we can insure them. Pre-existing conditions won’t be covered in the first year, but after that, we’ll review them based on the policy terms.
As always, cover is subject to our policy terms and conditions.
Why choose ExoticDirect?
- Specialist exotic pet insurance providers since 1996
- We can pay your vet directly
- We’re a friendly UK-based team
*Prices are correct as of June 2026.