CHE bulbs with a thermostat is what's recommended for hedgies. The thermostat is important because it will turn the lamp on and off as needed to keep the cage the right temperature.

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Fluker's 27001 Repta-Clamp Lamp with Switch for Reptiles, 10-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002DHODQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_yoocEbS90KJJ2

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BYB - 150W 110V Ceramic Infrared Heat Emitter Brooder Coop Pet Infrared Lamp Bulb, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HFNZ59Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qpocEb3WJTWGW

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Inkbird ITC-306T Pre-Wired Electronic Heating Thermostat Temperature Controller and Digital Timer Controller for Seed Germination Reptiles Hatching https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01486LZ50/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CrocEb33ZJHYA

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I have two lamps for daphnes cage since it's on the larger side. Theres a tutorial on YouTube for how to set the thermostat if you have a hard time figuring it out like I did lol. if you have the space for a bigger cage, i would 100% recommend it. C&C cages from guineapigcagesstore.com are really nice and come with custom cut coroplast in the color of your choice with 10" walls to prevent hedgie from climbing the cage walls which can potentially be very dangerous for them.

Inkbird ITC-306T has a day/night settings and is what I use. Works great, could be easier to get the options setup though.

I've combined a seedling heating pad with an inkbird temperature controller. The thermometer is placed in the kombucha and will turn on the seedling mat when the kombucha temperature temperature drops below a +/- threshold. That way the temperature is more consistent over a 24 hour span. Had really good results and never had mold issues with the probe touching the kombucha.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01486LZ50/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_t1_q2nOFbKW4KKPH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

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Ideally for a 120 gallon, I would recommend a 36" T5 High Output UVB.

• This is a simple and reliable if a bit pricy pick, a Reptisun pack that comes with the fixture and one bulb. $69.99
• I actually went with this fixture by SunBlaster ($42.66) and bought a separate 2-pack of the Reptisun UVB bulbs ($53). The bulb that comes with the SunBlaster cannot be used for your reptile. You must buy the UVB bulbs separately. Buying these two packages is slightly more cost-effective, as for an additional $25.67, you get a second UVB bulb. It is especially cost-effective if you keep plants and are able to use the plant bulb that comes with the SunBlaster in another fixture. Again, you cannot use the bulb that comes with the SunBlaster for your reptiles.

Heat lamps: Really any brand will do, but depending on your ambient temperature, you may need to play around with wattage. You will probably want a minimum of two basking bulbs and one CHE, but my suggestion:

• Get a timed outlet. This is one example that has several day-time outlets and several always-on outlets, but there are also those with day/night outlets - either would probably work, though you may need an outlet extender for the latter. Some people use thermostats - I don't, but it's an option.
• Get two double-domes rated for at least 100W (150W preferred) with individually controlled sides and use them as you need them.
• If nighttime temperatures are below 65F, add in your CHE either in a night-controlled outlet or always on.
• Start with two 100W basking bulbs, measure the temperature with a heat gun, and adjust from there. If the temperature is too hot, you can move one or both down to 75W; too cold, and you can up to 150W or add another bulb.
• Temperature-test multiple times per day at first to make sure everything's working correctly, and then once a week or so to keep track of any shifts or burnouts.

I used a crockpot plugged into a digital temp controller for a while. It did just fine. But a friend of mine let me borrow his magic butter maker and I loved the thing so much I bought one. The crock pot works, but the butter maker is a simple set and forget item. I often let it run tink batches over night. Unfortunately it costs twice your price point.

If you have a crockpot and dont want to spring for the butter maker, I would say grab one of these and use it with your crockpot. This setup got me by for a few years.

I have not used any of the $100 butter maker knockoffs, but I would recommend getting by with a crockpot until you can spring for the good one.

First I would do some research and see if you'd still be able to bring them to a vet and have them treated if necessary, or if that's off the table. I wouldn't have peace of mind knowing that there's no place to bring my hedgehog if something happens, and I wouldn't get one if that was the case.

There's a useful PDF that I read through before adopting my hedgehog, here's a link.

For heat lamps, ceramic heat emitters are the way to go. They're like normal heat lamps, just without the light so it doesn't disturb their sleep/wake cycle. I used two domes like this with heating elements like this on top of my hedgehog's cage. It's a good idea to pair it with a timer like this that has a temperature probe so that you can automatically keep the cage a proper temperature, not too hot and not too cold.

As for bedding, your options are fabric liner, recycled paper, or something like aspen or kiln-dried pine (it's important not to use something like cedar). Which one you use is up to you, I prefer using stuff like CareFresh paper bedding so that my hedgehog could dig around as much as he wanted to. I also had a separate litter box I let him dig around in that was a bit deeper than the cage, so he could really burrow and stuff.

Lastly, a snuggle pouch like this (can probably find better/cheaper ones on Etsy) is a good thing to have for bonding and stuff.

Is this ok? https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-Electronic-Temperature-Germination-Controlling/dp/B01486LZ50/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=reptile+thermostat&qid=1671495485&sr=8-5