Pygmy Hedgehog Heat Mat

The heat pad mat we use comes with a wire with a sucker with a thermometer at the end.

Pygmy hedgehog heat mat.

If you re on the move or need a temporary heating source then a portable heat mat pad could be ideal. The temperature a pygmy hedgehog needs to be kept at is 72f 22c to 80f 26 5c this is acceptable for them to live in but above this it is too hot for a hedgehog. Tips for keeping a pygmy hedgehog warm in their cage including using heat mats heat lamps to space heaters and avoiding the risks of fire. If your hedgehog is living in a zoo zone or if your room temperature is a stable 22 degrees centigrade then a heatnap standard vinyl heat pad can be suitable heating.

If you have a plastic cage then using a heat pad mat is essential in keeping your hedgehog warm. Vinyl heat pads would not be the first choice in case the hedgehog chews the bed. However the flexiguard heat pad from petnap is ideal for cats dogs and rescue wildlife a perfect hedgehog heat pads. Pygmy hedgehog starter kits and setups include a cage heat mat thermostat with thermometer exercise wheel feeding bowls igloo house toys.

It s vitally important to get a heat pad mat with a thermostat as this allows you to regulate the temperature of the heat pad mat. It won t heat up the air but it will provide a snug place for your hedgehog to sleep and rest on. Petnap offer heat pads which are ideal for use as hedgehog heat pads suitable for use at home in a veterinary surgery or in outdoor rescue runs.