Quote Originally Posted by Scooby4
Keep in mind hedgehogs are nocturnal creatures. They also normally live in England under hedgerows. Hence the name "hedgehog". They are treated like nuisances there. So keep in mind the weather conditions found in England/Europe and try to keep the hedgehog into that temperature range. It isn't that far off from what we have here.
You may want to add a warming light to the top of the cage but it could easily be a plain light bulb set up. I wouldn't go for the lizard type. A normal lightbulb gives off enough heat on it's own. Maybe get an office light. Anything less than 100 watts ought to do it.
Keep in mind the hedgehog is a NOCTURNAL creature and is active at NIGHT. It prefers darker conditions. So the light may need to be filtered in a way as to just capture the heat but NOT the brightness.
What type of cage covering are you using? Maybe it has a splinter in it's foot from the cedar shavings. You may want to try a different cage covering if it is wood. Maybe try artificial grass or something softer. Also give it a place to hide or a dark place. Similuate a hedge row. There is still light but not alot. Their eyes are sensitive to light.
I love hedgehogs. I had one stuck in my hair once! It made an excellent comb!!! Good luck!
Some hedgies sleep only part of the day. I am somewhat experinced with hedgies, as you can see in my sig my hedgie, Spike, recently passed away.

How warm is it in the room you keep him in? My hedgie was fine in a 65 degree room, although at least 70 degrees is best. I would try pm'ing jesse_3 about this, she knows alot about hedge hogs.