Hedgehog Care: Heat Setup (Ceramic Heat Emitter) + Heat Alternatives
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Hey everyone! Thanks for watching! There isn't much going on visually in this one, so feel free to keep me on in the background like a podcast, haha!
Here are the links to my full set up! I hope it helps!
ZooMed Digital Thermometer: goo.gl/n7s9ns
Lamp: goo.gl/XsSRHq
CHE bulb: goo.gl/hnPvvB
Thermostat: goo.gl/6p6c7u
(This is a different thermostat than the one in the video, however I like this one better.)
Cage: goo.gl/CCt2J8
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*DISCLAIMER*
I am not a vet, and cannot diagnose any medical issues. I am more than happy to help with care questions, or simple health related things, but if your pet is sick, I am not the person to ask. Please be sure to get your pet to the vet as soon as possible if something is wrong.
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Hey guys! Hope this video was helpful! A video about hibernation and how to help your hedgehog if they do attempt to hibernate will hopefully be out soon to go along with this one!
There isn't a lot going on in this video visually, it is more informational, so feel free to put me on in the background like a podcast, haha!
Thanks for watching! :D
PugPibbleHedgie can you do daily routine
PugPibbleHedgie It was very helpful!!&
+The Finishing Company Yes :) Ideally you want your thermometer as far from the heat lamp as possible to monitor the cages coldest spot.
PugPibbleHedgie thank you so much❤ your videos have helped me so much. I'm getting my hedgehog in 9 days and I'm so excited to welcome her into my family
PugPibbleHedgie how far away does the heat lamp have to be from the hedgehog and does the cage need to have a roof? Lastly how do you keep them from chewing the wires cause I'm scared my hedgie'll try to eat them
My mum bought a hedgehog a couple of years ago, at first she was really good at taking care of it but when she got her ferrets it's almost as if she forgot about the hedgehog. The hedgehog recently started hibernating due to my mum not having proper heating equipment and thanks to you I was able to safely stop the hedgehog from hibernating. I'm now saving up money to buy the right cage, bedding and heat equipment and your videos have been so helpful throughout the process, thank you so much. 🙏❤🦔
My mother and I are going to be getting a hedgehog , and your videos have really helped us figure out what we're going to need to prepare. Thanks!
Me too
If I didn’t find you my hedgehog would be dead so thank you ily!!
Why wouldn’t you research before you got an animal
Maybe they did and this was the research 🤷🏼♀️
Sunflower Days same
Kristy Rowland The accounts I researched on didn’t give me enough information and I didn’t know, so I’m currently attempting to fix my care. That could’ve been the case
For all the people who are wondering how big the cage is in the description she linked the cage in it scroll the the images btw. Its 66 inches tall but I think you can remove the stand :D
Hi your videos have helped me and my daughter understand alot more about hedgehog and the way we should be caring for them also we just brought one for my daughter yesterday and found your videos on RUclips which help us out a whole lot very helpful 😊 we will be Continuing to watch your other videos Thanks again
How do you set up the thermostat? I’m just wondering how it connects to the heat emitter to get it to turn on or off. Is it difficult for a total newbie?
Thanks you !!! I'm getting my hedgehog in April 9 and I'm so excited i watched all of ur vids on hedgehogs and I learned a lot from u !!!
mack&cheese plate that's tomorrow!! good luck😃
This is very helpful thank you. I’m getting a hedgehog tomorrow and already have the cage. I’m gonna get the heat stuff when I go to the store to buy my hedgehog. I’ve been wanting one for five years now and finally getting one. Thanks to my mom and dad cause it was one of my Christmas gifts I’m so thankful. 🦔🥺😍🥰❤️
How did that go?
I'm excited! I just found you while was searching for hedghog cages and needs. I have been trying to find a hedgie and I am having a hard time! Anyway, I trust the right one will come along for me. BUT....I found YOU.... And that is AWESOME! Thank you for your channel!
I have one question. If I have a heavy duty cage and my house stays at 70 degrees how much should I put the heat lamp at because it might heat the hole cage up.
Thanks so much for this! Your channel is a wealth of info & has helped with our hedgehog! This past winter was so tricky trying to keep her warm! Next year we will be ready because of your video! Thanks again! xoxo
What should you do for heating for a bin cage if you can't get a stand or something to put the lamp on?
Ima get a space heater cuz imma get my hedgehog in winter so it’s going to be cold
I got my hedgehog last week, she's really cute and she loves baths, she usually hisses but I know that's normal. she barely ever spikes though, she lets us pet her and hold her during and after bathing and she gets really curious. I love your videos and they help me give her good care, I hope you do another live video Q&A in the future it was really helpful and your piggies are so cute.
How often should Sophia have a bath?
Thank you so much for this video. I’m in the presses of getting a hedgehog. I have reptiles so the heating does not worry me every much since I have a lot of experience with it. I’m going to be getting the same cage you have because I like how sturdy the cage is I have seen good reviews and I also have a kitten that I want to make sure had not way to get into the cage. Other wise I would of gone with a bin cage. Thank you for the video I have been watching a lot of you’re videos.
Hi! Could you put the CHE lamp/dome directly on the top of this cage as well? Thanks for your help!!
I’m sure you could, but it would have to be set higher because the hedgehog would be farther away from the heater. They also might not be able to use the shelf, depending on this.
Is it ok to sit it on top of the cage without it melting through?
Hi tori how are ya? I was hopeing u could help me settle something between me and my dad regarding hedgehog heating. We currently have 2 hedgehogs both with stable heat set ups and actually last week I got the double critter nation and mine is set up almost exactly like urs. I trust ur information and opinions so much when it comes to my babes. We r looking in to getting back ups for everything just incase as ohio has seen a lot of snow and cold lately we just wanna be safe. My heat bulbs are currently white ceramic heat emitter bulbs one is 100w and one is 150w. My dad is convinced that he can get the black colored bulbs that are called ceramic heat lamp infrared light bulb for reptiles. My understanding is infrared bulbs are not good for hedgehogs. He says they are the same just different color but with the word infrared on it I don't feel comfortable. Are those bulbs ok or should we just stick with the white bulbs?
Well done lady. You helped me SOOOO much. xx
Are heat lamps pretty safe? :3 I want a hedgehog 🦔 but if my parents don’t agree to heat lamps then I don’t want to risk them going into hibernation without one
They are safe!! You just need a thermometer to check heat they can get hot
When I click the link for the thermostat it says something went wrong. Which one should I get?
Ashlee Sauer me too
love love LOVE the pattern of your fleece products!! where on earth did you get that??
I buy most of my fleece items from:
facebook.com/whimsewcool/
Tori Lynn could i use a heating pad for a heating device?
No. They will burn your hedgehog and won’t heat the air. Watch the end of the video for more information.
I see you don't use pine bedding shavings and you use fleece blankets instead. Can I use the fleece instead of buying pine bedding shavings?
Yes you can its very cost efficient too and are usually $40 considering the sizr of ypur cage but last a very long time :)
Just want to say thanks for this video, even three years later.
I've been looking into getting some CHE's for my Bearded Dragons and Hedgehogs, but always thought they had to be used with those Wire lamps. So I ALMOST bought some Exo Terra CHE/Wire Lamps, but I learned that's not the case and ordered 4 Fluker's Clamp Lamps and 4 Fluker's CHE instead so now the heat should go where I want it go.
Surprisingly I also saved money.. lol
I just got a ceramic heat lamp for my hedgehog. I'm wondering, can I keep the lamp on the whole night? Or will the temperature keep on climbing until my hedgehog gets too hot?
Will I need a dispersal dome if I'm using a vivarium (in the UK) or is a wide ceramic heat emitter enough?
I.have.a.hedgehog.His.name
is.Henry.I.broke.out.in.a.rash
touching.his.quills.He.is.6.or
7.month.what.about.his.other
food.treats.He.doesnt.bite.me.
He.is.my.baby.boy.Talk.about
rashes.or.infections.I.found.a.
vet.for.Henry.Thank.You
Check out my hedgie hives video, it may help :)
nice video. It is sad that in my country it is illegal to keep one, hedghog is my favorite animal (that is in the mammal class) besides reptiles. anyway thanks for sharing. Wish to get one, one day when the laws against keeping hedgehogs are abolished.
If I don't have a space heater will 150 keep them warm or will I have to use. 200 watt
I have never had any heater for my hedgie. I keep the area almost a constant 75F, and the hedge has been fine for the past months.
Hey, I was wondering if you had any problem with them climbing the cage walls and falling?
Would this heating option be ok with a extra large living world habitat?
Hi, can I use digital thermometer for aquarium? I can't find any thermometer for terrarium.
How long can it be out of the normal temperature because I am wondering how long I can take them out
How long can the lamps last and when do you change the bulb
About 5 years
Hi I'm just wondering how much space there should be between the hedghog and the heat lamp?
hi! love your videos! how should I determine which wattage to buy when getting a heat lamp? I'm getting a hedgie soon and I've bought a 4ft viv for my new baby to live in and am very confused about heating.💗🦔
I love your videos, they've given me so much information! One thing i wanted to know was if i could use two 8.5 in heating lamps for a c&c cage since our ac turns on an off throughout the day.
Hi, looking to get the same products as listed, however I cannot figure out if the dome/lamp has a clamp provided with it? I can't seem to find clamps on their own.
could I make a DIY cage thing out of a bin? or is that not good. Because I will put good bedding in it and I will also give him/her a natural feeling cage with rocks and natural hidey holes as well as having mealworms in there for it to dig for, and I will add a heating lamp and a wheel not to mention letting it out every day to run around and play. And I will have other food in there as well like a food bowl unless that's not recommended. Also should I put sand or soil as the bedding or store-bought bedding? AND i will put some small toys in there as well as one big one like a wooden ball for it to play with
You could use a bin just Make sure it is 105 quarts at minimum
hello! I'm adopting a hedgehog in a day now and my only concern about the heat lamps..are they fire hazards?? do you ever feel they could cause a fire? that's my biggest concern
Brooke Emery Get a heat pad
if your bedroom is comfortable enough for you to not wear a sweater, it's good for your hedgehog. you Do not need heat lamps!!!!
Arielle Sloane do NOT get a heat pad it can severely injure the hedgehog
allison w can you explain?
TryhardHD They can get severe burns and will need veterinary care which can be very expensive.
Cute little hedgie bum,thank you so much for another hedgehog video 😊❤️
Your videos are very informative. Being a first time Hedgehog owner i'm learning a lot. Thank you so much for them, now i know how to set up his home.
I LOVE HEDCHG
Do you keep the temperature the same from day to night, I have a ceramic so can I just set the thermostat to 1 temperature and leave it? Thanks 😊
Hey, so I live In Arizona and we keep our house at about 75-78 would a heat lamp be necessary? I’m getting a hedgehog in a few days
Tomorrow we are visiting an exotic animal place not sure what its called but we live in virginia and we found one thats 15 minutes away thanks to you we might get a hedgehog tomorrow so thanks sooo much Tori!
For the bulb is it the 150 watts one.
How do you know how to change :3 the bulb if it doesn’t have the light 💡:3 does it tell you somehow or it’s only if you notice the temperature isn’t so warm?
Thanks I love your videos :)
How do you know what temperature a hedgehog likes the most? I have mine at about 75 degrees right now
If they’re acting normally, it’s likely a good temp for them. When it is too cold they attempt to hibernate, when it is too hot they become lethargic and will sweat or splat.
is a 8.8 inch heat lamp okay?
+Taylor Williams Depending on the size of the cage, it should be fine!
Do you ever turn your CHE lamp switch to the „off“ position to just give it a rest break or is that not needed because of having the thermostat?
Just got mine today!! But can you turn the heat lamp off at night??
So I’m getting my hedgehog heat stuff all in the mail but curious how to set it all up. Do you just plug the heat lamp into the thermostat? Then the thermostat will regulate the cage to keep it at the perfect temp to what you set it at?
Do u know how to install that light without the loft piece because I have the exact same thing
You could attach a wire cube or some sort of wire shelf to the actually top of the cage to set the lamp on. Hardware cloth for fencing is pretty sturdy and you could just zip tie it from side to side.
Hi, my name is Gianna. I actually only like 2 hours away from you! (🙉) I saw that hedgehogs have to have heat between 72-80. I was going to just put 75. I just put the thermometer in my room and my room is 81.6 degrees! (😣😢) What should I do!? Turn the AC on while the heat lamp is on? Please respond...
+Tori Lynn Hey, I just got a hedgehog and your videos have been so helpful and informative. You're awesome and I hope you keep making videos! I have a question about my heating setup that I was hoping you could help me with. I used your recommendations for the majority of the setup (cage, Zilla lamp, Zoo Med thermometer, Inkbird thermostat) but I have a different bulb. I got a ceramic heat emitter that emits only heat, no light, but it's 75 watt. I figured that would be fine because the thermostat is what really controls the cage temperature. Based on your recommendation, I wanted the cage temperature range to be between 77-80 degrees, so I set the setting value at 78, the heating differential at 1 degree, and the cooling differential at 2 degrees. I set it so the alarm would go off if it got down to 75 or up to 82. This morning, the thermostat is reading 73.6 degrees and I'm not sure if there's something I'm doing wrong, but I don't want it to get too cold for my hedgehog. Is there a reason you chose a 150 watt bulb? I'm wondering if maybe 75 watt bulb can only heat the cage to a certain extent and if I need a higher wattage bulb to keep my cage the temperature I want. Thanks for any help you can give!
I go with the 150 watt because it’s a stronger bulb and gives off more heat. The lower watt bulbs only get so hot so they can be difficult to get hedgehogs close to 80°. :)
@@ToriLynnPPH Thank you so much!
Hello, I’m wondering where you got the bed that Draco and Blais sleep in. Thank you
kyle haynes I believe she uses WhimSewCool on Etsy. But you can just type in hedgehog snuggle sack on Etsy and a plethora of other kinds come up and you can just shop for a set up once you find a style or pattern you like.
Do you have any problems with your hedgehogs trying to climb up the side of the walls? I want to make a cage but Im scared with the sides he will try to climb and then fall.
My boys are old now and don’t bother to climb but when they were younger I used coroplast to cover the bars of the cage :)
Did you use it up the whole way? Or is there a good height to stop at? Im gonna make a c&c cage but I dont wanna cover the entire side of the wall with coroplast.
Awesome Video!! Helped so much!!
Should i still use the heat lamp when it's summer? And if so then what should the temperature be. Our house is like 70 somthing during summer.
it should be abt 70 degrees fair and hight
oops sorry i ment 78
It should be around 73-80 degrees Fahrenheit
how do i travel with my hedgehog like some of my distant family lives in another state and we visit for a couple days every couple months could i bring my hedghog and if i cant how would that work without bonding with my hedgehog for days
Would it be okay to use a 5 1/2 inch dome for my hedgie??
I heard you say something about them soaking in vinegar and water, do you have a video going into detail about that? :) I'm getting a hedgie soon and want to bathe him with the right stuff that's safe for him
where did you get your lamp at pet smart cause im getting a hedghog btw thx for helping me and i love theese vids:)
Where do you get you cage fleece liners at?
I have a bin cage so I’m not really sure how to set up the lamp and where to put that in there what do you think
Isabella Batka thank you for the suggestion but you can’t leave a space heater without watching it because it could start a fire but I have figured out what To do with the lamp
I use a clamp to keep it on the top of the bin
What about when you get your hedgehog out to hang out but they get cold cause their not in the cage with their heat lamp
Do you try to have a gradient in the cage? I just set up my cage and heat lamp (getting the hedgie in January) and I've been playing around and it seems that it will be warm (like 77-80) on the side with the lamp and tends to be like 70-72 on the other side. I was thinking about putting the bed underneath where the lamp is and then the wheel on the cooler side of the cage. Is this okay? I also have a space heater so I could just supplement my room but would prefer for it to not be that warm all the time. Any advice would be appreciated!!
How long can you leave them without the heat lamp being on?
Does anyone have the link for the lamp? I guess i’m a bit late to the video lol. Lamp link doesnt work.
I just “inherited” my lil sisters hog cos she is off to college. Trying my hardest to become his bestie and take care of him.
Thank you so much for all your dependable videos. How is the heat going to work with an open-wire cage that I bought him? Does he need a cage with some more-solid sides like the C & C cages coroplast? Otherwise it seems like the room will be heated through the open bars rather than his cage itself! Suggestions? 😊👍💕
HI there, thanks for all your videos! we just got a hedgehog and know nothing about them. Our house stays at 72° year around (heat and A/C). Do you think we need to get the heat lamp?
Definitely :) 72*F is the absolute lowest temperature a hedgehog should be at but 75* is usually the safest, so you'll need the ability to control the temperature. You could also use a space heater but I find they have a much larger impact on energy bills.
Hi I’m getting a hedgehog soon and I want to know would my ac work? We always keep it no higher than 75 and no lower than 73
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I just just found your account recently and I was wondering how do you wash your wheels? I have a California bucket wheel and it smells I cleaning it weekly with soap and water but the smell won’t go away. (It does sit above a litter box if that changes anything.
As for the fleece, is that a pad at the bottom or is it just wrapped around the base of the cage?
Where is that strawberry fleece igloo from, its really cute??
The thermostat u listed in the description it turns the heating lamp off if it gets too hot and turns it back down when it dips below the set degrees?
I suppose the ceramic heat emitter is also usavle for sick birds?
I noticed that the Amazon link for the reflector dome is for an 8.5 inch one. Does that brand make a 10 inch one like you suggested?
Not sure! You’d have to search around (:
Hey! I love your videos, I just got a F hedgehog who is 2 months old about 3-4 days ago, I named her Bella. I've been looking to get her a heating lamp and so forth for her rather large cage. I have the Living World, Deluxe Habitat. I just ordered everything on your list (besides the cage!) and will try to set it all up the same way. My biggest fear is that she will get too hot in her cage and get hurt :(
But I will check back and comment once it's all in and set up in a few days, thanks!
+Tyler Davidson The thermostat is what prevents that :) As long as you have a thermostat, you should be golden!
PugPibbleHedgie where did you get the liners to fit the cage you have
What watt bulb do you use ?
I just set up my heat set up, but I don't know if it is working cause the temperature on my thermometer is 72 and the temperature I have it set to the thermostat is 75 and the thermostat's temperature is saying 74. What should I do?
Where do you get your hedgehog’s white tunnel thing?
home depot or any store like that is a super easy place to get them
Do they not ever chew on the wires hanging a bit lower?
I’m getting my hedgehog tomorrow please anybody give me some tips to hold hedgehogs I know how to hold them but are a little scared 😱
Is the lamp a necessary?? Isn't the CHE bulb enough, or do you need the lamp
+CrazyPotato They're both necessary. The bulb screws into the lamp.
PugPibbleHedgie ah okay
CaitlinBlahs you can you just a lamp or Christmas lights are fine
What is the best wattage?
Is there a way to get a hedgehog with a heating set up and not have to watch the temperature all day?
Yes. She linked a thermostat. It kicks the heat lamp on when your cage gets below the required heat and then will turn it off when it gets where it needs to be at. Just go to Amazon and you can buy a bulb, thermostat and thermometer in a bundle pack :)
melissa montague could you link that bundle pack? I’m looking into getting a hedgie of my own and want to get the best stuff possible!
What should I use for lighting? Do I have to keep my light for my room on or would a regular lamp work? Ive heard from multiple websites and videos that they need light during daylight, but nothing says what kind of light to use.
A room light or desk lamp or basically any light source will work. I keep the lamps in my pet room on timers and they’re just regular room lamps.
Tori Lynn thank you!
the pymeter I got won't work at night and let's the cage get up to 90f at night! how do I get it to keep it cool?
Your videos are so helpful ! Thank you
I saw on google that heating lamps are bad idea and I really don’t know what to do I think I’m going for a heating mat please help me
Is the fluker's clamp lamp 10in. a good one?
I have a question. Could I use the loft for my hedgehog or are hedgehog enable to climb.
weirdo John you can put a tube to get up there or a ramp with sides (hedgehogs WILL fall/roll off it if you don’t put sides on it) they have very poor eyesight and like hiding so he probably won’t use the loft
I'm looking into getting a hedgie and I was wondering do you need a thermostat or can you just have a heat emitter and a thermometer?
+MyaVMakeup You need the thermostat as well. The thermostat keeps the lamp from overheating.
hi was was wondering how you setup on for a bin cage
Where do you get your fleece items for your hedgehogs