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  1. Heating
    Hi there, New Hedgie Mom here - he’s 11 - 12 weeks old now I believe and he’s settling in quite well!! I’ve talked to breeders and done tons of research and that led me here… I have some concerns about his room/cage and heat fluctuations. So, I live in Canada and it’s -31 here right now so...
  2. Heating
    I thought I knew about heating but after reading some forums I realized I’m not as educated in that area as I probably should be. My cage is two large bins connecting with a pvc pipe. I have one heating lamp over the sleeping area, I have a thermostat keep it from going anywhere under 72...
  3. Housing & Accessories
    The enclosure that I am setting up is pretty long and I'm planning on getting 2 ceramic heat bulbs to cover the space. I saw things saying that the optimal wattage for hedgehogs is 150. Should I get 2 75 watt bulbs to equal 150 or would having the combined wattage of the 2 bulbs a bit higher be...
  4. Heating
    So I just (yesterday) got my hog, Florence, from a family friend whose son thought she was too "boring". They didn't really take good care of her (not great food, way too small cage, no heating, etc.). We're waiting for all of the parts to arrive for her C&C cage we are making, and right now we...
  5. Heating
    I live in the midwest, it's a balmy 26 degrees fahrenheit today. And of course the power goes out while I'm at work. Thankfully I get email notifications from my power company. They say it'll be out for another hour or so. Luckily my boyfriend has the day off so he's taking care of hedgie. This...
  6. Heating
    Hi guys!! I am very new to this and have done some research but honestly I don't know if I am doing everything right for my hedgehog Cleveland. I just want to make sure he is getting the best care he can! :grin: I recently ordered a heating pad called K and H pet products small animal heating...
  7. Heating
    I am getting my first hedgie, Ian, tomorrow. I set up my cage and heating set up last night and I have a question about it. His cage is at the end of my bed and has a complete CHE set up (lamp, thermometer, thermostat). Is it ok for me to sleep with my fan on low?
  8. Travel
    I am bringing home my first hedgehog, Ian, from a breeder on Sunday. The breeder is about an hour and a half away. I bought a small pet carrier for him in the car, but I am wondering what I should put in the carrier, and what else I should bring for him. Also, what should I do for heating in the...
  9. Heating
    Hello hedgie lovers, I have a question for you. I have been thinking about a cheap way to extend my hedgie's living space. My idea is to make a hole at the back of her terrarium so she can move towards an area behind it that is around 1m². The only issue is that the external part will not be...
  10. General Questions
    I have read loads of forums and reviews of various products. I have come to the conclusion that the zoo zone 2 is most appropriate. what I'm not 100% sure on is heating. some people say to use a CHE where others say it could melt the cage and be a fire hazard. some say heat mats are great others...
  11. Heating
    Hey everyone! I'm searching for a good heat lamp and was wondering if this one is okay to use for a hedgie? https://www.amazon.ca/Zilla-2-Inch-Premium-Reflector-150-Watt/dp/B005OCWP1Q/ref=sr_1_3?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1484238577&sr=1-3&keywords=ceramic+heat+emitter Thanks :grin:
  12. General Questions
    Hey everyone im pleased to announce i will be picking up my hedgie this saturday the trip will be a total of 6 hours. Im wondering if anyone has any suggestions on what to bring with me and how to ensure their warmth? My final question is if anyone has any suggestions on how to heat up my bin...
  13. Heating
    Hiya! I'm a soon to be hedgie owner and this may be a very silly question but here goes :D The savic plaza is the cage I will be getting for my hedgehog (the green ramp will not be being used)...
  14. General Questions
    My fiance and I brought our new little boy home. I have done quite a bit of research - and am now thoroughly confused with all the conflicting information. He is two months old and I read that I am supposed to let him sleep in his cage all day until he's at least 6 months old (because to wake...
  15. General Questions
    Hi, is it alright to have a heat lamp sitting directly on the wire top of my cage? As opposed to making a set up or rigging a stand where the lamp would hang above the cage. Will putting it directly on top make the metal bars extremely hot or anything? thank you for any help! :):D
  16. General Questions
    Hello! I've had my hedgehog for about 7 months. I did research before getting him, but wasn't sure what type of heating system to use for his cage. I wanted a ceramic heat lamp, but because he had a tuber-ware cage, I decided against it. I keep my room around 68 degrees, and I watched him...
  17. Heating
    Hi everyone, I'm making Sasha a new cage with a solid wooden top. At the moment she has a c and c cage with a 100w CHE. However as her new cage is 4' x 20", I need to upgrade her heating situation, I could get another Che and hang them at the top of her cage on either side, however I am...
  18. DIY How to make your own
    I am looking into making a wooden vivarium and want to make sure I have all of my bases covered. 6 foot x 2 foot x 2 foot, wooden with plexi-glass sliding doors on the front. 1) How many CHE should I have and what wattage? 2) How many vents should there be and were is the best location for...
  19. Heating
    Hi there! I posted a few days ago about keeping my new hedgie warm while waiting for my CHE setup to arrive -- as it turned out, there was a nice warm spot in my bathroom where she was quite happy for a few days (though trying to manoeuvre around a big cage in a tiny bathroom for three days...
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