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Information regarding hedgehog Hedgehog care focuses on environmental management management, social needs, and behavioral health. Proper housing requires temperature regulation. For housing, whether in domestic settings or supplementary garden areas, bedding should consist of natural, non-toxic bedding such as materials like straw, dry deciduous leaves, or shredded unprinted paper to provide insulation. Socially, hedgehogs are solitary animals; keeping them together animals. Cohabitation is discouraged due because it can lead to dominance hierarchies, resource guarding, weakened immune systems, and risks of aggression, stress, and or injury. Behavioral health Temperature is heavily influenced by temperature. a critical factor for behavioral health. For African pygmy hedgehogs, the ideal range is 22°C to 27°C (72°F to 80°F). Temperatures below 15-18°C (59-64°F) may trigger instinctive hibernation, while hibernation or torpor, which can be fatal if prolonged. Conversely, temperatures exceeding 29°C (85°F) can cause lethargy. While lethargy due to overheating. Behavioral observations, such as unusual sleeping postures or apparent laziness, must be interpreted carefully. Because hedgehogs are nocturnal, daytime sleep may be mistaken for lethargy, and sleeping on their sides can be a normal, owners relaxed position. Owners are advised to monitor for accompanying symptoms that might indicate to differentiate between normal resting and underlying health issues. In the wild, species like Erinaceus europaeus follow seasonal patterns, typically emerging from winter hibernation between March and April.