If you've recently gotten a hedgie or will soon be bringing one home, you definitely will want to know what hedgehogs need for supplies. There are some things that are optional creature comforts for your hedgie to live comfortably.  Since they are unique animals, there are also some supplies that are essential. Within each, optional or essential, there are good, better, and best choices for what hedgehogs need. Whenever possible we'll make multiple recommendations, listing the benefits and pitfalls.

Obviously they need a cage or habitat to keep them safely contained.  There are a large number of these that can be purchased that will do nicely. And each one has its own pros and cons too. Or if you’re a handy person, you can customize their house to fit your decor. We've seen many samples of these. For additional inspiration, check out our Pinterest DIY Cages Board.

In the wild, they forage under hedges and burrow into piles of leaves.  And to recreate that experience for your pet hedgehog, there are several supplies that we'll be reviewing.  There are also many hedgehog accessories that you can make or purchase, so in this section we'll explore all those options too.