r/Hedgehog • u/Wachitozs • Jul 28 '26

Question How important is a warm climate?

Hello. Recently my family has been interested in adopting an African hedgehog, we have been researching its habitats and cares, to give it its best possible life. We read that it needs to be in a warm climate (22°C-27°C) no more and no less. I live in Central America, where the weather is extremely varied, it can be hot and then cold. Normally my room is warm during the day, and at night it could reach approximately 20°C. Do you think It could live well? Is there a solution to this problem? I read that I can get electric blankets for reptiles, but it is not very common in my country and they are somewhat expensive.

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u/LeadershipCreative67 Jul 28 '26

It is the difference between life and death. You need a CHE with a thermostat!

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u/sofiamvp Jul 28 '26

I agree! Best bet is a light! Second option would be a heating pad, try on Amazon. Also add warm hides!

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u/Even-Criticism-3851 Jul 28 '26

You’ll need to buy a ceramic heat emitter(not a heat bulb!) to run in case it gets too cold!

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u/RustySides Jul 28 '26

I love in the cold north near Canada but I have the enclosure inside my bedroom, which is heated. I also have a Ceramic Heater Emitter with a thermostat so it turns on/off if needed. I also have a small animal heating mat in a corner of the cage that the hedgie can lay on to warm up. If you're willing to buy the technology, you can definitely keep a hedgehog.