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Why is my hedgehog acting weird and sleeping at odd times?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Exotic | Unknown - Exotic | Male | unneutered | 1lb

My hedgehog has been acting weird ...... he has been awake at random times of the day and even fell asleep outside of his cuddle sack Is something wrong?

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Answered By Emi Knafo, DVM, DACZM

Veterinarian, Board-Certified Zoological Medicine Specialist

Published on December 6th, 2017

Hi, Hedgehogs are very sensitive to environmental temperature and may behave abnormally if the temperature is out of range. Make sure the temperature in the cage is 72-80F. If his behavior has been abnormal in face of appropriate temperatures, then I would be more worried about an illness and recommend a visit to your veterinarian.

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