When a hedgehog is attempting to go into hibernation mode its body will feel cold to the touch, including the legs & feet. You will notice that your hedgie may not be eating or drinking & may be in a DEEP sleep curled up in a ball. If you manage to wake up your hog it may be wobbly on its feet & very lethargic.

If your hedgie has attempted to go into hibernation mode it will need to be reversed IMMEDIATELY! You can reverse this yourself by either putting your hog under your clothing so its skin to skin (or skin to quills) =] This may take as long as 45 minutes. You need to do this slowly for the hogs well being. You can also try to put your hedgehog wrapped in a towel or other fabric & use a heating pad set on low. Normally a hog will start to respond to the warmth no longer than an hour. If for some reason your hedgie does not start to become more alert with a half hour to an hour you will need to get him/her to a Vet ASAP!!!!!

Whenever your hedgehog attempts to go into hibernation mode it makes his immune weak. The longer your hog is in hibernation the greater the risk & effects can be. A hedgie that has gone into hibernation can be more prone to illness/disease, & mites. Respritory infections are one of the greater risks of hibernation. If your hog has gone into hibernation its best to get it to a Vet ASAP for a check up. It will need close monitoring for up to a month after the incident.

Checking your hediges every night & morning can be a life saver!

General rule of thumb is to keep the room your hedgie in at about 74-77 degrees. In some rare cases 74 is still too cold.

Also keeping the natural or artificial light on around 13-15 hours a day!