BRINGING YOUR HOGLET HOME:
When you come over to pick up your hedgie, please bring a carrier to take him/her home in. A small cat carrier or a small plastic bin with good ventilation and a blankie to hide under will help make the ride back home less stressful.
Make sure your hedgehog is located in a temperature controlled room (between 73-80°F) If the temperature drops below 70°F, your hedgehog may try to go into hibernation which could be fatal.
On the first night at his/her new home, give your hoglet time to adjust. Keep him/her in a quiet area in your home away from other pets and loud noises. Remember, this is the first night your hedgie will be away from familiar surroundings. Make sure she/he has water and food in his/her cage.
Always wash your hands before and after handling your hedgehog. Your hedgie will associate that smell with you. Also, if you have touched food and smell like food, your hedgie might nip at you thinking you are offering him/her a treat. Hedgehogs can be carriers of Salmonella, so it is VERY important to wash hands after handling your hedgehog.
After the first night, make sure to spend 30-60 minutes a night with your hedgie so he/she will get used to you soon. You might want to put one of your worn shirts in his/her cage so he/she can get used to your scent and associate you with warmth and security.
When you come over to pick up your hedgie, please bring a carrier to take him/her home in. A small cat carrier or a small plastic bin with good ventilation and a blankie to hide under will help make the ride back home less stressful.
Make sure your hedgehog is located in a temperature controlled room (between 73-80°F) If the temperature drops below 70°F, your hedgehog may try to go into hibernation which could be fatal.
On the first night at his/her new home, give your hoglet time to adjust. Keep him/her in a quiet area in your home away from other pets and loud noises. Remember, this is the first night your hedgie will be away from familiar surroundings. Make sure she/he has water and food in his/her cage.
Always wash your hands before and after handling your hedgehog. Your hedgie will associate that smell with you. Also, if you have touched food and smell like food, your hedgie might nip at you thinking you are offering him/her a treat. Hedgehogs can be carriers of Salmonella, so it is VERY important to wash hands after handling your hedgehog.
After the first night, make sure to spend 30-60 minutes a night with your hedgie so he/she will get used to you soon. You might want to put one of your worn shirts in his/her cage so he/she can get used to your scent and associate you with warmth and security.
