Hedgehogs are nocturnal creatures. I think taking them to places with you risks them possibly getting stressed out. I know some people, in the summer, might take them on super short trips to places, but I personally would not do this. Also, if you are ever transporting your hedgehog in your car, you should have the proper equipment for doing so in case of an accident. If I am ever driving with my hedgehog, no matter how short the distance, she is always in a hard-sided cat carrier, buckled in, in case of an accident.
I have read many articles lately on how people are obtaining hedgehogs as more of a "purse accessory" and I don't mean to make assumptions, but I am hoping this isn't the case. Hedgehogs really should be left in their familiar territory during the day time, again, as they are nocturnal creatures.
These are exotic animals and sometimes I feel people don't respect them as such.
** I want to note I am not trying to sound so snippy, but I really love these animals and I think they deserve to be treated with the utmost respect.