[3] It is very similar in appearance to the European hedgehog (E. europaeus), but it has a white spot on its chest that easily distinguishes them.

The Caucasus Mountains played a significant role in dividing the white breasted hedgehog to southern and northern locations.

The species carries a host of ectoparasites such as ticks and fleas and due to their increasing popularity as exotic pets, this can lead to a potential transmission of zoonotic diseases.

There are two specific types of lungworms that these hedgehogs can contract Crenosoma striatum and Capillaria aerophila.

Southern white breasted hedgehogs can have one or both types of lungworm infections that can be life threatening.

Scientists discovered a successful treatment plan for deworming the southern white breasted hedgehog by giving a single dose of Moxidectin/Praziquantel.