I absolutely love your "I solemnly swear that I am up to no good" and "mischief managed" quotes on the hedgehogs cage wall's. It gave me an idea to do something similar. :)
Haha, the only pet I'll get that will benefit from my house being 80 degrees! My gecko's heating mat gets a little too hot because the resting temperature is high, axolotls are hard to keep cool, but for hedgehogs? Just right!
Thank you so much for doing his video, I jus got my hedgehog yesterday and the breeder said I just needed a heat lamp, so that’s what I got... but the temp is not consistent, so I set out to search what I could do! So I really appreciate this!!
PugPibbleHedgie thank you so much for replying to all my questions. It means allot to me. I hope that you will get 1 Million subs!!!!! You are the most supportive youtuber and officially became my most favourite youtuber!!!!!!!!
How is your heat set up with your current cage layout? I've noticed this cage set up is different than in your newer videos, so I'm curious as to how you rig it now :) new viewer. Love the videos!
Wow these videos are so informative. I've been gathering information and studying what hedgehogs need and it's great to see info reflected from a real person too.
your videos are amazing! I’m getting an African Pigmy in like 3 weeks (I’m naming her Hazel) and I love watching your videos to give me these awesome random facts about hedgehog care :)
This video has provided me so much insight! I have been doing so much research. This has helped me wonderfully and I am expecting my hedgie’s arrival in July. Thank you so much for your wonderful videos 💗
I have one guinea pig (please do not hate on me I had two Guinea pigs but one passed) and three hamsters. I am highly thinking about getting a hedgehog. I am prepared for mess, smell, high-maintenance (as my guinea pig is all that plus a drama queen), and also it being nocturnal (I have three hamsters. Hamsters=nocturnal) Also I am fine with feeding live bugs, handling pointy quills, and a potentially unsocial hedgehog. I already have a small guinea pig cage collecting dust in the basement (it’s way too small for guinea pigs but probably okay for hedgies) I have hermit crabs which have a heat source (a heat pad) so probably my parents would be okay with me getting a heat lamp for the hedgie. I have an exotic vet ten minutes away, which I take my piggy and hammies to in case they get sick. You guys made it to the end! What do you think??? Should I get a hedgie? I would prefer a male because 3/4 of my small animals are females (and I’m also okay with seeing masturbation, lol, I’m used to it, I bred my hamsters once so I saw it) Also, is cat food a good option for them? If so, should I get dry or mushy? Good brands? Tips would be nice! :)
Hey, you're videos are so informative, they've really helped me with preparing to buy my hedgehog! I live in Japan and picking up my hedgehog this Sunday!! I'd like some advice on heating the cage pls ~ I know the CHE are a popular choice but i cant find any available here (Japanese brands) and not sure buying American brands like the ZooMed etc would work properly since the volts output is different here or would using a plug socket adapter be ok? What seems to be available and used here is red light heat lamps (this is what they are using to heat the cage at the moment in the pet store I am getting the hedgehog from) or I've also seen heat panels which attach to the ceiling of the cage. Which option do you think is best for heating a wired cage (with plastic base) and least costly to run? The heat ceiling panel is 60w but states it gives same amount of heat as a 100w bulb. My cage is 70x44cm and looking to buy an M size panel (25x22cm), the L size is super expensive to run apparently! I plan to use fleece bedding and hides to help keep it warm and have already bought a thermostat and thermometer to regulate the heating too (I just need to get the lamp/panel heater sorted a-sap now!). Any advice would be appreciated, thank you! :)
Okay so I live in Arizona. I don't own a hedghog, i'm just doing research. I understand the heating for when its cold. Now our house gets around 80 degrees(in the summer), and our house doesn't hold ac, but we found other ways to cool down the house, so its no problem. Would you still need the heating in the summer, or do you turn it off?
You could likely just turn it off. :) My house also gets around 80° in the summer and I just leave it plugged in and the thermostat keeps it off. That way if for some reason it does cool off in there it’ll turn on on its own.
This video talked me out of getting a hedgehog, not in a bad way though, you see, I have two chinchillas (along with pigs and a bunny) and, as you may know, chinchillas don't handle heat very well because of their dense fur. I also don't really have room anywhere else but my room where the rest of the pets reside. After hearing about how the lamps warm a room, I realized that an animals welfare is more important than me getting one because I think it's "cute" (although I have been doing lots of research) anyway, thank you for helping me decide if this was the right pet for me
+My Tiny Zoo The lamps don't warm the room, the space heater does. But that is an incredibly responsible decision! We wanted chinchillas incredibly bad, but made the same decision, that having a hedgehog and chins at the same time just wouldn't work for us.
+PugPibbleHedgie whoops ! that would make more sense, but yes, for the time being I feel like the responsible decision would be to hold off on getting a hedgehog (also, I hope you have a nice day when you read this)
Ok….so I need help. My house is always right around 70ish degrees, I have my hedgehog in a rabbit cage, I did have her in a terrarium, is that better technically or no? Told they hold moisture and can make them sick and they can chew the plastic at the bottom.
OMG...I wish you could come to my house and set up the heating system for our baby hedgehog...although you explained everything really well I'm still a little nervous about installing it and making sure it is safe both for my hedgehog and our house...I love your channel...☺☺❤❤👍👍👍👍
I'm making a cage for a hedgehog out of a IKEA desk (piggypigpig cage idea) wish I could add pic to show, but would a heat light be safe with acrylic(also want to know for my turtle tanks future basking area lol)? Where would I put it since it will be two levels?
+Lilly Holden The lamps won't melt the acrylic but it would be best if it doesn't touch anything that isn't metal. I would look into panel heating designed for vivariums rather than CHE's, personally. ProHeat makes some designed for pets.
Can you please repost the link for the thermostat? The one in your description does not go to anything any more and I want to make sure that it will work with the Che that I am buying. Thank you!!
+Stella Meyers I’m not familiar with the sizes of the Living World cage off of the top of my head, but the minimum cage size for hedgehogs is 4 sq feet.
Hello! I am getting my first hedgehog on december 4th. After watching another one of your videos, I decided to get a bin cage. There will be ventilation holes, and lid will be cut out and replaced with wire mesh. Just to make sure I do it right, even with a bin cage, I should still purchase the heat lamp correct? Since it was all plastic, I just wanted to make sure it was safe :)
Well my house usually stays at 62 degrees. I want to use your heating setup and the cage u r currently using for ur hogs. Not this cage. I will also have my hog on fleece with lots of cozys and hides. Do u think that this will be suitable
Will a CHE set up work for an open wire cage? I got a rabbit cage with a plastic bottom for my hedgie and and I'm worried that it's going to be too cold even with the CHE.
+Desiree Robinson It depends on how warm the room they're in is. Wire cages don't hold heat well so the surrounding area needs to be decently warm. You can modify the rabbit cage to hold more heat by covering the wire sides if need be.
I understand why it is bad for a hedgehog to go into hibernation and would never let mine do it willingly... But out of curiosity do you know why that if they do go into hibernation they cannot just naturally wake up ?
Robert Pol they don’t have enough fat stored and don’t prepare for a hibernation so basically they’re just sleeping without food or water and slowly dehydrating themselves. Don’t quote me but I do believe that’s why.
I bought a new wheel for my new hedgie and I have given him his own room its in my bathroom are where it's the sink/makeup area, no toilet and I barely use it anyways I have a different bathroom somewhere else. It's pretty big size of a walk in closet and that's where his wheel is, and I leave the cage open at night for him to go in and out as he pleases. I just got him and didn't really realize the heating issue, so I am going to get both heater and heat lamp - winter will be here soon!
My house is about 75° and I have a 75 watt red heating lamp directly on top of his cage. Is this okay?! I’m a very new owner, only had him 2 days! The lamp is also emits a red light when it’s on... and I’m supposed to keep the light on all the time. Will this mess with his light schedule? I put a blanket over his cage at night, with the lamp over top. Is that good enough? Can anyone give me some tips? I really want him to be happy and healthy.
If I have space heaters where should I put it? Beside the cage? Above? 😅sorry for asking a lot if question on your channel.. I'm a hedgehohg beginner and I found your awesome channel!!! Thank you soo much if you reply !! ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
I can't find any CHE bulbs that are only 100w-150w I can only find 100w-120v or 100w-150v can I use that or not??also every time I use the link in the description it never can load the page
Wpim thinking of getting one son and I'm a bit confused...when you say attempt hibernation is them rolling up into a ball a sign of it or is it natural? If I took it out of its pen for 30-40 minutes to play and cuddle with would that be okay? and on warm summer days lik 70-90˚ F could I bring it outside if they want to for as long as I want??? ah so many questions sorry!
+Emily Carlson Curling into a ball is natural, it is when they become unresponsive that is the issue. Such as them being curled up and refusing to unball completely and not responding to your touch. As well as being wobbly when they walk, cold to the touch, lethargic, refusing food, etc. Yes, it is recommended to take your hedgehog out for bonding every day. 90F is too hot for a hedgehog. If you're taking it outside, it should be only when it is around 72F-80F. No warmer or colder :)
+Chocolate Puffy Depends on the average temperature in the area the cage would go. You need a thermometer no matter what to monitor the temp. purchase a thermometer and set it in the spot the cage is/will be and keep an eye on it :) That should give you some general idea. I always recommend a heat set up though - it is far more reliable than the typical fluctuations of a home.
PugPibbleHedgie I went to a licensed seller for hedgehogs saying they needed humidity but they didn't have much in there cage it was just a hide no wheel nothing
I’m mad right now because my dad won’t let me have my hedge hog heating lamp on and I have a question have u ever had a heating lamp catch on fire I have the same lamp as you . Because he scared it’s gonna catch on fire Even though he had a lizard and their lamps never caught on fire .
hi there i'm hoping to get a little hedgehog soon:) i'm most likely going to make a C&C cage. my friend mentioned using a heating pad or blanket? could you let me know if this is actually okay? cheaper?
+Lauren King Nope, heating pads only heat the floor of the cage and not the ambient age, which a hedgehog needs. They are also incredibly dangerous if they short circuit and have given hedgehogs second and third degree burns. A heat lamp or space heater are your best bet for heating. :)
+PugPibbleHedgie i just bought a wire cage and so idk how well the heat emitter will heat it. its the guinea habitat cage. i cant find hard plastic to put in it?
+Carol W I would go for a ceramic heat emitter. Costs a little more initially but is significantly less on your energy bill so it will save you loads in future bills.
A 3 tier cage for a hedgehog sounds like it might be a safety hazard, hedgehogs should really only have one level, in which case the heat lamp will go on top.
Hi I love your videos, but here in my room where I pan to have my hedgehog it gets to be about 65 degrees will the heating lamp keep my hedgehog warm or will I need a different set up
Love that you have a lot of love for your hedgehogs, I however, think your cages are much much too small. I assume you have an external playpen they are in most of the day or maybe you let them run around the house all day? Even Pigmy hedgehogs are little trotting scavengers all night, and can go several kilometers a night in search of grubs and fruits….I have a setup you may like to see….
Soon to own a hedgehog for the first time. This is the best video I’ve found on heating but have a question. My house is usually cold to be comfortable so what happens if my CHE bulb goes out while I’m sleeping or at work and the hedgie is without heat for possibly hours
+William Cohen For people that spend extended periods of time from home, I typically suggest having two lamps in order to have a backup. I just check the bulbs daily and replace them from time to time, though CHE set ups have a long lifespan.
Will a ceramic heat emitter heat up my room I like it cold and am willing to buy other products or accessories to keep a hedgehog safe and comfortable but also keep me comfertable
+Riley No, a CHE only heats the space that it is directly over. Also since you like it cold, I would recommend only using a bin cage. Wire cages will be too hard to heat in an already cold room.
Ok so being totally honest I'm picking my hedgehog up from the breeder this Wednesday and I ordered my thermostat on Amazon and it's not coming till like a week later what should I do?
Keep a very very close eye on the temperature till the thermostat comes in. If the cage isn't staying warm enough, you may need to turn down your houses AC.
I have a male and a female hedgehog. They are separated but live next to each other. Is it ok if they live next to each other? will it affect there personalities to be constantly smelling the hedgehog of the other sex?
Can anyone help me with finding a heater that will turn off when it gets to a certain set-able temperature, and turn on when it gets to a certain set-able temperature?
My step mom just got me a hedgehog two days ago, it was in a small cage like yours but my room is usually 60 degrees. She got a small uv bulb that emits light 24/7 the thermostat usually is about 70-74 directly under the light. Recently the lamp fell and I made her let me put my hedgy Luna upstairs where it is much warmer but when I tell her we are doing this wrong she says that this is what the breeder told her. PLEASE REPLY SO I CAN SHOW HER THIS.
UV bulbs are definitely not recommended, they mess with their natural sleep cycle. The bulbs they should have are ceramic and they only emit heat, no light (:
So today I got a hedgehog and it was super weird every time I would put him in his cage he would start crying, he didn’t cry in the car or anything, so I took him out, probably 20 minutes after he started crying, I held him and he was perfectly fine after that
This video is very informative, thank you! I'm from the North of England and as you can imagine it gets quite cold. The breeder (from whom I'm getting the hedgehog) does not use a heat source however I am as I personally feel it is too dangerous not to. I am worried that the Hedgehog won't be use to the heat or it will be too hot, how will I be able to tell if it's too hot for him?
You have to purchase a thermometer and a thermostat with your heat lamp, so the thermometer will show you if it is too hot (you don't want them over 80°F) and the thermostat will control the heat lamp to that is will turn on and off as needed :)
+PugPibbleHedgie Thank you :) I was just wondering as I seen another video where the hedgehog preferred the cooler side of the settings while another preferred it warmer. As the hedgehog I'm getting isn't use to a heat source, should I start of using the cooler side of the recommended temperatures? Obviously keeping an eye on him :)
+YunoMe3 Sorry, not sure why I didn't see your second question! It is possible he may enjoy the cooler side of the spectrum, yes! I would start at about 74F and go from there. :) 74 gives you some wiggle room to see what he personally prefers.
I got the wrong heat lamp pet o didn’t know anything about hedgehog do the light stay on all the time I think I got watching yours video we are 74 iam he was 2 other family and I want this be his last one we trying hard get it all Thank you Sue Corbett
Hello, I gave my baby cousin a hedgie, used this system and built him a terrarium, Hes 3 years old now, we got him as a pup. It worked amd kept him alive for this long/
I saw a picture of this cage on pintrest and I can't BELIVE I found the channel!!! It's such a beautiful cage and I hope to get a hedgie some day!!!
Marissa Noelle did you get one?
I absolutely love your "I solemnly swear that I am up to no good" and "mischief managed" quotes on the hedgehogs cage wall's. It gave me an idea to do something similar. :)
Picked up my hedgehog, felt cold, freaked out, turns out it was just pee.
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Thank you (:
PugPibbleHedgie what about a heat lamp with a red light? Is that still a no?
Just ordered a setup with the number thermostat and it will all be here Tuesday! Thanks and Amazon is having sales right now if anyone needs to know.
Haha, the only pet I'll get that will benefit from my house being 80 degrees! My gecko's heating mat gets a little too hot because the resting temperature is high, axolotls are hard to keep cool, but for hedgehogs? Just right!
Thank you so much for doing his video, I jus got my hedgehog yesterday and the breeder said I just needed a heat lamp, so that’s what I got... but the temp is not consistent, so I set out to search what I could do! So I really appreciate this!!
Great video! Tiggy attempted hibernation once and it was so scary! :)
Thank you! And yeah, it is super scary to see them like that!
PugPibbleHedgie
thank you so much for replying to all my questions. It means allot to me. I hope that you will get 1 Million subs!!!!! You are the most supportive youtuber and officially became my most favourite youtuber!!!!!!!!
I have so many QUESTIONS about them I have one myself and need to get him calm he keeps curling into a ball and hissing and jumping
Armone van Eeden put him next to water not in they will unball quickly also put a short worn for one day in there house
I agree
How is your heat set up with your current cage layout? I've noticed this cage set up is different than in your newer videos, so I'm curious as to how you rig it now :) new viewer. Love the videos!
stinkeekitty i think she has a newer video
the current temperature is 79-84 so it would be safe for me to turn off my hedgies heat lamp?
Wow these videos are so informative. I've been gathering information and studying what hedgehogs need and it's great to see info reflected from a real person too.
your videos are amazing! I’m getting an African Pigmy in like 3 weeks (I’m naming her Hazel) and I love watching your videos to give me these awesome random facts about hedgehog care :)
This video has provided me so much insight! I have been doing so much research. This has helped me wonderfully and I am expecting my hedgie’s arrival in July. Thank you so much for your wonderful videos 💗
I've had problems finding a lamp that will work with the Zilla thermostat because the lamps have an on/off switch. What brand lamp are you using?
+Madison Oleno Lamps with on/off switches will work with the Zilla thermostat. Just turn the lamp to the on position :)
I have one guinea pig (please do not hate on me I had two Guinea pigs but one passed) and three hamsters. I am highly thinking about getting a hedgehog. I am prepared for mess, smell, high-maintenance (as my guinea pig is all that plus a drama queen), and also it being nocturnal (I have three hamsters. Hamsters=nocturnal) Also I am fine with feeding live bugs, handling pointy quills, and a potentially unsocial hedgehog. I already have a small guinea pig cage collecting dust in the basement (it’s way too small for guinea pigs but probably okay for hedgies) I have hermit crabs which have a heat source (a heat pad) so probably my parents would be okay with me getting a heat lamp for the hedgie. I have an exotic vet ten minutes away, which I take my piggy and hammies to in case they get sick.
You guys made it to the end! What do you think??? Should I get a hedgie? I would prefer a male because 3/4 of my small animals are females (and I’m also okay with seeing masturbation, lol, I’m used to it, I bred my hamsters once so I saw it)
Also, is cat food a good option for them? If so, should I get dry or mushy? Good brands? Tips would be nice! :)
Hey, you're videos are so informative, they've really helped me with preparing to buy my hedgehog! I live in Japan and picking up my hedgehog this Sunday!! I'd like some advice on heating the cage pls ~ I know the CHE are a popular choice but i cant find any available here (Japanese brands) and not sure buying American brands like the ZooMed etc would work properly since the volts output is different here or would using a plug socket adapter be ok? What seems to be available and used here is red light heat lamps (this is what they are using to heat the cage at the moment in the pet store I am getting the hedgehog from) or I've also seen heat panels which attach to the ceiling of the cage. Which option do you think is best for heating a wired cage (with plastic base) and least costly to run? The heat ceiling panel is 60w but states it gives same amount of heat as a 100w bulb. My cage is 70x44cm and looking to buy an M size panel (25x22cm), the L size is super expensive to run apparently! I plan to use fleece bedding and hides to help keep it warm and have already bought a thermostat and thermometer to regulate the heating too (I just need to get the lamp/panel heater sorted a-sap now!). Any advice would be appreciated, thank you! :)
Lisa Bennet heat lamps
Hi im planning to buy a hedgehog, and i live in a tropical country which only has 2 season. Do i still need the heating lamp?? Thanks~
How warm is it outside? Bcuz if it's under 72 degress she said it's too cold...I also live in a tropical country that has 2 seasons
You 100% percent still need a thermostat because you still need to know the temperature I would suggest still getting a heat lamp and a thermostat.
Honestly, you should get the whole setup
You really don't want to risk hibernation and if you don't have enough money just wait a while and save up
What happen when electric goes out
Okay so I live in Arizona. I don't own a hedghog, i'm just doing research. I understand the heating for when its cold. Now our house gets around 80 degrees(in the summer), and our house doesn't hold ac, but we found other ways to cool down the house, so its no problem. Would you still need the heating in the summer, or do you turn it off?
You could likely just turn it off. :)
My house also gets around 80° in the summer and I just leave it plugged in and the thermostat keeps it off. That way if for some reason it does cool off in there it’ll turn on on its own.
Tori Lynn oh okay thank you!!
If you didn't want to do the warming skin to skin you could put them in a cozy sack and sit by a space heater to warm them
This video talked me out of getting a hedgehog, not in a bad way though, you see, I have two chinchillas (along with pigs and a bunny) and, as you may know, chinchillas don't handle heat very well because of their dense fur. I also don't really have room anywhere else but my room where the rest of the pets reside. After hearing about how the lamps warm a room, I realized that an animals welfare is more important than me getting one because I think it's "cute" (although I have been doing lots of research) anyway, thank you for helping me decide if this was the right pet for me
+My Tiny Zoo The lamps don't warm the room, the space heater does. But that is an incredibly responsible decision! We wanted chinchillas incredibly bad, but made the same decision, that having a hedgehog and chins at the same time just wouldn't work for us.
+PugPibbleHedgie whoops ! that would make more sense, but yes, for the time being I feel like the responsible decision would be to hold off on getting a hedgehog (also, I hope you have a nice day when you read this)
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Ok….so I need help. My house is always right around 70ish degrees, I have my hedgehog in a rabbit cage, I did have her in a terrarium, is that better technically or no? Told they hold moisture and can make them sick and they can chew the plastic at the bottom.
I don't know much about hedgehogs but I'm trying to learn about them
how do the hedgehogs not eat the cords?
also how hot is to hot for them?
OMG...I wish you could come to my house and set up the heating system for our baby hedgehog...although you explained everything really well I'm still a little nervous about installing it and making sure it is safe both for my hedgehog and our house...I love your channel...☺☺❤❤👍👍👍👍
I'm making a cage for a hedgehog out of a IKEA desk (piggypigpig cage idea) wish I could add pic to show, but would a heat light be safe with acrylic(also want to know for my turtle tanks future basking area lol)? Where would I put it since it will be two levels?
+Lilly Holden The lamps won't melt the acrylic but it would be best if it doesn't touch anything that isn't metal. I would look into panel heating designed for vivariums rather than CHE's, personally.
ProHeat makes some designed for pets.
Hello! I wanted to know if I could use this set up in a glass tank? That is what I have right now. I have two.
Can you please repost the link for the thermostat? The one in your description does not go to anything any more and I want to make sure that it will work with the Che that I am buying. Thank you!!
www.amazon.com/dp/B01486LZ50/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_BCF5Bb6E839EQ
Do you have a backup plan or suggestions for a backup plan for power outages?
+laura scroggs I have a video on emergency heating you can check out, it's in my hedgehog playlist
Hi! I am hopefully getting a hedgehog soon and I am planing on getting the living world deluxe habitat cage, what size would you recommend?
+Stella Meyers I’m not familiar with the sizes of the Living World cage off of the top of my head, but the minimum cage size for hedgehogs is 4 sq feet.
Hey thanks so much for making awesome videos!! Could I use a space heater instead of the lamp?? Thanks!
If the hedgehog gets cold, will it go to the heating source by itself? or would you have to put them there yourself?
+Lilly Glenn (BlackShirtLilly) The heat source should heat the entire cage.
Thank you so much for your videos. They are SUPER helpful and enjoyable 😊❤️
Hi I absolutely love your videos, they're super helpful, but could you update some links? The thermostat link doesn't work :/
I know my comment is really late, but could you tell me where do you find the coroplast used on the bottom and sides of your cages?
I found a supplier through www.coroplast.com but it is sold at sign shops and hardware stores like Home Depot.
PugPibbleHedgie thank you!!!
Hello! I am getting my first hedgehog on december 4th. After watching another one of your videos, I decided to get a bin cage. There will be ventilation holes, and lid will be cut out and replaced with wire mesh. Just to make sure I do it right, even with a bin cage, I should still purchase the heat lamp correct? Since it was all plastic, I just wanted to make sure it was safe :)
Yeah, just keep the lamp on the mesh part of the bin. :)
Well my house usually stays at 62 degrees. I want to use your heating setup and the cage u r currently using for ur hogs. Not this cage. I will also have my hog on fleece with lots of cozys and hides. Do u think that this will be suitable
Will a CHE set up work for an open wire cage? I got a rabbit cage with a plastic bottom for my hedgie and and I'm worried that it's going to be too cold even with the CHE.
+Desiree Robinson It depends on how warm the room they're in is. Wire cages don't hold heat well so the surrounding area needs to be decently warm. You can modify the rabbit cage to hold more heat by covering the wire sides if need be.
I understand why it is bad for a hedgehog to go into hibernation and would never let mine do it willingly... But out of curiosity do you know why that if they do go into hibernation they cannot just naturally wake up ?
Robert Pol they don’t have enough fat stored and don’t prepare for a hibernation so basically they’re just sleeping without food or water and slowly dehydrating themselves. Don’t quote me but I do believe that’s why.
you have the coolest hedgehog cage where did you get it from?
What is thermostat called? The link is no longer valid
You can use any I couldn’t find hers either
I bought a new wheel for my new hedgie and I have given him his own room its in my bathroom are where it's the sink/makeup area, no toilet and I barely use it anyways I have a different bathroom somewhere else. It's pretty big size of a walk in closet and that's where his wheel is, and I leave the cage open at night for him to go in and out as he pleases. I just got him and didn't really realize the heating issue, so I am going to get both heater and heat lamp - winter will be here soon!
My house is about 75° and I have a 75 watt red heating lamp directly on top of his cage. Is this okay?! I’m a very new owner, only had him 2 days! The lamp is also emits a red light when it’s on... and I’m supposed to keep the light on all the time. Will this mess with his light schedule? I put a blanket over his cage at night, with the lamp over top. Is that good enough? Can anyone give me some tips? I really want him to be happy and healthy.
i've got a thermometer in his cage, but my hedgehog keeps biting on the little prob thing. what should i do?
Move the thermometer out of reach :)
will it still get an accurate reading?
hey! so could i use a regular desktop lamp, and then just buy the certain bulb for it. or should i just buy the whole set up?
You will need a lamp specifically designed to handle heat elements.
The white boards you have around the wire cage, what material is that?
+Boneset The Viridescent Witch Coroplast
i tried to cuddle with my hedgehog but he won't stop moving :(
nice video thank you. just wondering what is the wattage of the ceramic heater and how hot does it get in Celsius? Thank you
I messaged you back on Facebook but the link to the CHE I have is in the description. :)
If I have space heaters where should I put it? Beside the cage? Above? 😅sorry for asking a lot if question on your channel.. I'm a hedgehohg beginner and I found your awesome channel!!! Thank you soo much if you reply !!
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Next to it should be fine. Heat rises so I wouldn’t put it above :)
I LOVE your videos! Could you do a new hedgehog cage set up with fleece soon?
+Taeya Berry Once the pet room is settled I'll be doing an updated heat setup and cage tour :)
Does it make a difference if the thermometer is under that kind of lamp or not?
Yes. The thermometer should be in the coldest part of the cage so you can make sure the entire cage is warm enough.
what caging options are there. can i just get a larger hamster/small rodent cage, an aquarium, or is there a specific "hedgehog cage"
Lots of cages are suitable for hedgehogs. I think bin cages are the best starter cages though!
I can't find any CHE bulbs that are only 100w-150w I can only find 100w-120v or 100w-150v can I use that or not??also every time I use the link in the description it never can load the page
Wpim thinking of getting one son and I'm a bit confused...when you say attempt hibernation is them rolling up into a ball a sign of it or is it natural? If I took it out of its pen for 30-40 minutes to play and cuddle with would that be okay? and on warm summer days lik 70-90˚ F could I bring it outside if they want to for as long as I want??? ah so many questions sorry!
+Emily Carlson Curling into a ball is natural, it is when they become unresponsive that is the issue. Such as them being curled up and refusing to unball completely and not responding to your touch. As well as being wobbly when they walk, cold to the touch, lethargic, refusing food, etc.
Yes, it is recommended to take your hedgehog out for bonding every day.
90F is too hot for a hedgehog. If you're taking it outside, it should be only when it is around 72F-80F. No warmer or colder :)
Okay thanks!!
is 25 degrees Celsius all round the entire year good (btw i live in denmark it doesnt get very warm at summer)
The CHE lamp will not melt the coroplast? I’ve never dealt with heating before.
I have a question. I live in a country where it's warm, it's also not to hot, just warm. Do I still need a thermometer or a heat lamp?
+Chocolate Puffy Depends on the average temperature in the area the cage would go. You need a thermometer no matter what to monitor the temp. purchase a thermometer and set it in the spot the cage is/will be and keep an eye on it :) That should give you some general idea.
I always recommend a heat set up though - it is far more reliable than the typical fluctuations of a home.
Thank you very much!!!
if i live on a really humid place does that affect them?
+Dulce Celeste Palacios García Not particularly!
PugPibbleHedgie I went to a licensed seller for hedgehogs saying they needed humidity but they didn't have much in there cage it was just a hide no wheel nothing
I’m mad right now because my dad won’t let me have my hedge hog heating lamp on and I have a question have u ever had a heating lamp catch on fire I have the same lamp as you . Because he scared it’s gonna catch on fire Even though he had a lizard and their lamps never caught on fire .
hi there i'm hoping to get a little hedgehog soon:) i'm most likely going to make a C&C cage. my friend mentioned using a heating pad or blanket? could you let me know if this is actually okay? cheaper?
+Lauren King Nope, heating pads only heat the floor of the cage and not the ambient age, which a hedgehog needs. They are also incredibly dangerous if they short circuit and have given hedgehogs second and third degree burns. A heat lamp or space heater are your best bet for heating. :)
+PugPibbleHedgie i just bought a wire cage and so idk how well the heat emitter will heat it. its the guinea habitat cage. i cant find hard plastic to put in it?
I live in Ireland and I want to get a hedgehog,its normally cold here,what would be the cheapest way to heat the cage
+Carol W I would go for a ceramic heat emitter. Costs a little more initially but is significantly less on your energy bill so it will save you loads in future bills.
I have a 3 tier cage, where should I put the lamp? And how many should I get? I only will have 1 hedgehog.
A 3 tier cage for a hedgehog sounds like it might be a safety hazard, hedgehogs should really only have one level, in which case the heat lamp will go on top.
Hi I love your videos, but here in my room where I pan to have my hedgehog it gets to be about 65 degrees will the heating lamp keep my hedgehog warm or will I need a different set up
A heat lamp should do the trick, especially if you use a bin cage.
PugPibbleHedgie what would happen if I used a wire cage would I have to do something special for that?
You may need more than one lamp, wire cages are hard to contain heat in.
Love that you have a lot of love for your hedgehogs, I however, think your cages are much much too small. I assume you have an external playpen they are in most of the day or maybe you let them run around the house all day? Even Pigmy hedgehogs are little trotting scavengers all night, and can go several kilometers a night in search of grubs and fruits….I have a setup you may like to see….
If I’m at school what should I do with the heating and light etc because they need to be in light for 12 to 14 hrs a day?
The lights should remain on for them, and the heating should be controlled with a thermostat.
do you have any suggestions for a thermostat with a UK plug?
+Joseph Anning I don't unfortunately. However, most reptile thermostats do the trick!
Habistat pulse proportional thermostats are good, or a Microclimate Evo Lite ☺️ xxx
Would the heat lamp need to be on 24/7 or would it be ok to turn it off sometimes
A thermostat will turn it on and off as needed
Soon to own a hedgehog for the first time. This is the best video I’ve found on heating but have a question. My house is usually cold to be comfortable so what happens if my CHE bulb goes out while I’m sleeping or at work and the hedgie is without heat for possibly hours
+William Cohen For people that spend extended periods of time from home, I typically suggest having two lamps in order to have a backup. I just check the bulbs daily and replace them from time to time, though CHE set ups have a long lifespan.
PugPibbleHedgie do you run them together at once or have a way to set the second one up as a fail safe?
+William Cohen You can run them together on a thermostat, which will keep them at a level temperature so that they don’t overheat the cage.
My place is very hot is that a problem or anything bad for a hedgehog pls answer
i want one so bad this is great info are they easy pets?
Will a ceramic heat emitter heat up my room I like it cold and am willing to buy other products or accessories to keep a hedgehog safe and comfortable but also keep me comfertable
+Riley No, a CHE only heats the space that it is directly over. Also since you like it cold, I would recommend only using a bin cage. Wire cages will be too hard to heat in an already cold room.
Ok so being totally honest I'm picking my hedgehog up from the breeder this Wednesday and I ordered my thermostat on Amazon and it's not coming till like a week later what should I do?
Keep a very very close eye on the temperature till the thermostat comes in. If the cage isn't staying warm enough, you may need to turn down your houses AC.
I have a male and a female hedgehog. They are separated but live next to each other. Is it ok if they live next to each other? will it affect there personalities to be constantly smelling the hedgehog of the other sex?
Do you need to have the heating system on in the spring and summer? Please answer:)
+TheKawaii Panda Depends on the average temperature of the room during that time. I keep mine up and on all year long, regardless of the season.
PugPibbleHedgie oh okay thanks and how much cat food should you feed a 1 pound hegie
1-2 tablespoons is the average amount of food.
Great videos! Thanks we have our first Hedgie and this is all great info!
Hi I'm Hattie I'm 8 i agree
Can anyone help me with finding a heater that will turn off when it gets to a certain set-able temperature, and turn on when it gets to a certain set-able temperature?
My step mom just got me a hedgehog two days ago, it was in a small cage like yours but my room is usually 60 degrees. She got a small uv bulb that emits light 24/7 the thermostat usually is about 70-74 directly under the light. Recently the lamp fell and I made her let me put my hedgy Luna upstairs where it is much warmer but when I tell her we are doing this wrong she says that this is what the breeder told her. PLEASE REPLY SO I CAN SHOW HER THIS.
UV bulbs are definitely not recommended, they mess with their natural sleep cycle. The bulbs they should have are ceramic and they only emit heat, no light (:
I’ve since gotten a che and my hedgy is a lot happier and way more active :)
Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs
So today I got a hedgehog and it was super weird every time I would put him in his cage he would start crying, he didn’t cry in the car or anything, so I took him out, probably 20 minutes after he started crying, I held him and he was perfectly fine after that
thank you for the links!!
Lamps on amazon also say something like 60watts does this matter or not or will it add onto the heat of the bulb
150w is best (:
PugPibbleHedgie just for the light bulb?
PugPibbleHedgie some reflector doves have 60watts
This video is very informative, thank you! I'm from the North of England and as you can imagine it gets quite cold. The breeder (from whom I'm getting the hedgehog) does not use a heat source however I am as I personally feel it is too dangerous not to. I am worried that the Hedgehog won't be use to the heat or it will be too hot, how will I be able to tell if it's too hot for him?
You have to purchase a thermometer and a thermostat with your heat lamp, so the thermometer will show you if it is too hot (you don't want them over 80°F) and the thermostat will control the heat lamp to that is will turn on and off as needed :)
+PugPibbleHedgie Thank you :) I was just wondering as I seen another video where the hedgehog preferred the cooler side of the settings while another preferred it warmer. As the hedgehog I'm getting isn't use to a heat source, should I start of using the cooler side of the recommended temperatures? Obviously keeping an eye on him :)
+YunoMe3 Sorry, not sure why I didn't see your second question! It is possible he may enjoy the cooler side of the spectrum, yes! I would start at about 74F and go from there. :) 74 gives you some wiggle room to see what he personally prefers.
How do you control the heat? Are the ceramic lamps on timers?
They are on thermostats :)
@@ToriLynnPPH none of my pet shops sell heat lamps with thermostats
Thermostats are sold separately. I bought both my ceramic heat emitter and thermostat online.
do you NEED a thermostat for a heating setup
+Jacob Kiefer Yes.
Were do you get the heat lamp at?
Links in the description.
How much Tempreture (bad grammer lol) is it soppost to be
+ASH ASH SULIT 72°F - 80°F
Does a heating blanket work for them?
How much money was all of the supply's for the heating system?
About $60USD
I got the wrong heat lamp pet o didn’t know anything about hedgehog do the light stay on all the time I think I got watching yours video we are 74 iam he was 2 other family and I want this be his last one we trying hard get it all Thank you Sue Corbett
Can they get too warm? I keep a heater on until I can set her cage up best.
+childofYAH39 They can, yes, but a thermometer will help you know how warm they are. They will start to overheat over 80°F.
Loved the new video very informational
Does it matter if you have a different brand lightbulb than the hood
+Slime by Kailee As long as they're compatible, the brand doesn't matter. But the wattage of the bulb has to be compatible with the lamp.
Do heating gloves work
You say you suggest 12 hours on 12 hours off ... should I keep the light on during day or night
The light should be on during the day and off at night
PugPibbleHedgie but I thought hedgehogs sleep in day wouldn't that make them like ... extremely tired ?
@@im2swag92 they sleep in the light and play in the dark. They are not active in the light. Replicate nature.
If you live somewhere cold will it affect them?
Not if you have proper heating! (:
Can you use a heating blanket for heating your hedgehog
Nope! Unfortunately not.
Hello, I gave my baby cousin a hedgie, used this system and built him a terrarium, Hes 3 years old now, we got him as a pup. It worked amd kept him alive for this long/
Could I use a heat emitting lamp without the thermostat and just get a thermometer to know when to turn it on or off.
Nope! Gotta have a thermostat as well so it doesn’t overheat.
PugPibbleHedgie thank you so much for your helpful information
Love the cages