| Since hedgehogs are still relatively unusual pets, it is | | | | and cube and cloroplast cages like those used for |
| not that easy to find commercial hedgehog cages. | | | | guinea pigs. |
| Luckily, it is fairly easy to buy or assemble a | | | | Size |
| perfectly decent hedgehog cage with materials | | | | Your hedgehog needs a minimum of two square feet |
| commonly available in discount stores or on the | | | | of uninterrupted walking space. Supplies like food |
| Internet. | | | | dishes, water bottles, wheels and toys typically take |
| Choosing the best hedgehog cage materials | | | | up two square feet. For this reason it is |
| The best materials are light weight, easy to clean, | | | | recommended that you select a cage that is at least |
| nonabsorbent, allow for proper air circulation, and do | | | | four square feet total. |
| not have rough or dangerous surfaces. | | | | Where can I place my hedgehog's cage? |
| Avoid: | | | | Since your hedgehog is very sensitive to |
| · Glass or acrylic aquariums as these do not | | | | temperature, it is very important to keep him or her |
| allow for proper ventilation, become dangerously | | | | out of direct sunlight, away from drafts, and not in |
| warm when combined with a heating element, and | | | | any location that has regular temperature fluctuation. |
| tend to collect odor. | | | | Be sure to keep your hedgehog's cage out of areas |
| · Commercial cages with wire floors must | | | | where other pets, such as the family dog, may |
| also be avoided completely. Hedgehogs can easily fall | | | | spend a lot of time. Even if a cage is properly |
| through this type of flooring resulting in broken legs | | | | secured, pets can spend a lot of time sniffing around |
| and other serious injuries. | | | | this area. Ongoing attention of this sort is going to be |
| · Wood is also not an ideal material for | | | | stressful for your pet and simply not good for his or |
| hedgehog cages. Wood tends to absorb body fluids | | | | her health. |
| and become stinky. | | | | Finally, as hedgehogs are very active at night, keep in |
| The best materials for hedgehog cages include | | | | mind that having the hedgehog cage in your bedroom |
| sterlite storage tubs (frequently found in large | | | | could result in interrupted sleep for light sleepers. |
| discount stores like Wal-Mart for reasonable prices) | | | | |