Heat

[AlisaD]

I will bring my hedgie home in 2 days!!! :hyper:

My hedgie room (guest bedroom with huge hedgie cage 5hx3wx2d) stays really warm. I just want to boost the warmth a little. I noticed alot of people use heating lamps. I don't want to use one that emits alot of light since hedgies are night owls. (I acutally read a thread where someone said their hedgie was sleeping the whole time and wouldn't wake up and play till they turned the light off!!!)

Okay so here's the question. I am putting a thermometer in his cage to keep an eye on the temp, but they have those "Nocturnal Black Heat Lamps" that supposedly "Provide radiant heat and simulated moonglow for a nocturnal environment." Would this work? It would keep the cage warm 24/7 without having to worry if it was too much light. I don't really want to use heating pads cause my whole cage is wood. :dunno:

[hedgie girls]

I have not seen the nocturnal black heat lamps, I do not see why this wouldn't work. I have a small study and we use a small electric heater fan as needed. I also have a small lamp with a red bulb in it if I need to check to our hedgies at night. I may have to check into the nocturnal black heat lamp. Thanks for the info.
The waiting is almost over. I hope you post some pics after you get your hedgie home.

Cyndy

[AlisaD]

Here's a link -there are a couple of different lower watts to choose from 25-40 watts- http://www.petco.com/Shop/Product.aspx?R=1250&sku=818909&redirectURL=%2fShop%2fSearchResults.aspx%3fN%3d0%2 6Ntt%3dheat%2520lamp&N=0&Ntt=heat+lamp



here's another version, but it's a red heat lamp, choose from 50 to 100 watts. Supposedly it does not disturb day, night cycles either - http://www.petco.com/Shop/Product.aspx?R=8578&sku=484580&redirectURL=%2fShop%2fSearchResults.aspx%3fN%3d0%2 6Ntt%3dheat%2520lamps&N=0&Ntt=heat+lamps

[PrettyHate]

Try going for a Ceramic Heat Emitter.. They dont give off any light.

The "Bulb"- http://www.petco.com/Shop/Product.aspx?R=5368&sku=167606&redirectURL=%2fShop%2fSearchResults.aspx%3fN%3d0%2 6Ntt%3dceramic%2520heat&N=0&Ntt=ceramic+heat

You will also need to get a special "lamp" to screw the bulb into otherwise you risk starting a fire.

http://www.petco.com/Shop/Product.aspx?R=5368&sku=167606&redirectURL=%2fShop%2fSearchResults.aspx%3fN%3d0%2 6Ntt%3dceramic%2520heat&N=0&Ntt=ceramic+heat

OR

http://www.petco.com/Shop/Product.aspx?R=7400&sku=167614&redirectURL=%2fShop%2fSearchResults.aspx%3fN%3d0%2 6Ntt%3dceramic%2520heat&N=0&Ntt=ceramic+heat

Make sure the lamps are Ceramic, and double check how many watts they are good up to. Since you wont be getting a very high wattage of bulb- you should be fine with just about anything.

[kabob]

i'm wondering if the room on the upperfloor gunna be warm enough--i guess i'll find out when i move in next week!!
may have to buy some sort of heating source

[alaskabirch]

I use heating pads for all of mine, set to low with a pillow cover over them. And as a back up, I have a heating fan set to 70 degrees. If any of you want heating pads for your hedgies or even yourself, I have them for sale with 3 temperature settings with no auto shut off. They can also be used for moist.

Go to www.hedgiehut.com (http://www.hedgiehut.com)

[Deprived]

Do you absolutly need a heat sorce other then just the warmth from your house?

[alaskabirch]

If your home is warm enough, you don't need an additional heat source. However, It's always good to have a back up plan in case of emergencies.

[~*vegetarian*~]

Hi, alaskabirch...I'm sorry all... this doesnt fit in this thread at all, but I was wondering if you knew of any hedgie rescues in AK? I looked for them on the internet, and couldn't find any. I saw your site on the internet and meant to email you, but kept forgetting. Thanks!

[Hedgiepets]

Vegetarian,

Since this post is over a year old, you might want to email her.