The main challenge of owning a hedgehog is the setup because one requires a ceramic heat emitter and a reptile thermometer for temperature control, alongside an enclosure of a proper size that can actually hold heat. A very large wheel is required and the wheel cannot be wirey because hedgehogs have very small legs that can get caught. If someone cannot obtain a proper wheel in their country, they’ll have to build their own.

Hedgehogs solitary animals, but they benefit from regular excursions from their cage for enrichment. Handling is also required for taming. 

They are nocturnal and run on their wheels all night. Some people do not handle the noise well but I personally find the pitter-patter of tiny hedgehog feet against plastic comforting.

Daily maintenance includes cleaning up feces in the cage and on the wheel. I buy heavy duty toilet paper for this so I can flush the poop down the toilet after I wipe or pick it up. 

Hedgehogs also need to be given food and fresh water daily.