My hedgie is almost 2 years old and she just experienced her 2nd hibernation attempt 2 weekends ago.
About a year ago, my mother in law was taking care of her and didn't realize she got her fleece blanket in her water dish and wrapped it around herself. She was stiff and it took about 30 minutes to "come to" after I got home and warmed her up under my shirt.
We have been OK ever since. We have a CHE and she has plenty of blankets that she burrows under. Typically the CHE keeps her cage around 72-78F (depending on the air outside of the cage, which is typically around 68). We have never had issues since we got the CHE until this past attempt.
I checked on her after work and her temperature seemed fine, around 73, but she was cold. She wasn't as stiff as the first attempt, but her belly took about 30 minutes to warm up. She was acting slow but not as bad as the first time around.
Ever since, we have done everything we can to heat her up and have been paying close attention to the lighting in her room (I'm suspecting the winter light has been the issue and just purchased a timer). However, this morning her belly was cold again (not AS cold, but definitely not her usual snuggly warmth). It's happened 3 times since her 2nd attempt and I'm getting really worried about her. She's still eating, drinking, pooping, and running on a regular basis. Do you think she needs to see a vet?
I also just ordered this for additional heat: https://www.amazon.com/Manufacturin...206&sr=8-1&keywords=heating+pad+for+hedgehogs
it says it only heats to their recommended body temperature and I am hoping she will be OK with it in her cage (of course, she is picky and gets mad/stressed when we put new things in her cage).
Any suggestions are appreciated!! She also has dry skin and I would love to give her an oatmeal bath with a little olive oil, but of course I haven't been able to since the attempt!
About a year ago, my mother in law was taking care of her and didn't realize she got her fleece blanket in her water dish and wrapped it around herself. She was stiff and it took about 30 minutes to "come to" after I got home and warmed her up under my shirt.
We have been OK ever since. We have a CHE and she has plenty of blankets that she burrows under. Typically the CHE keeps her cage around 72-78F (depending on the air outside of the cage, which is typically around 68). We have never had issues since we got the CHE until this past attempt.
I checked on her after work and her temperature seemed fine, around 73, but she was cold. She wasn't as stiff as the first attempt, but her belly took about 30 minutes to warm up. She was acting slow but not as bad as the first time around.
Ever since, we have done everything we can to heat her up and have been paying close attention to the lighting in her room (I'm suspecting the winter light has been the issue and just purchased a timer). However, this morning her belly was cold again (not AS cold, but definitely not her usual snuggly warmth). It's happened 3 times since her 2nd attempt and I'm getting really worried about her. She's still eating, drinking, pooping, and running on a regular basis. Do you think she needs to see a vet?
I also just ordered this for additional heat: https://www.amazon.com/Manufacturin...206&sr=8-1&keywords=heating+pad+for+hedgehogs
it says it only heats to their recommended body temperature and I am hoping she will be OK with it in her cage (of course, she is picky and gets mad/stressed when we put new things in her cage).
Any suggestions are appreciated!! She also has dry skin and I would love to give her an oatmeal bath with a little olive oil, but of course I haven't been able to since the attempt!