A hedgehog MUST have a dark place to hide in order to feel safe. There are several options when it comes to these hiding spots. More than one can even be offered for variety.

-Igloos: these are small animal huts made for hiding under. They are made of plastic and light often shines through them, bothering the hedgie. To remedy this, The Hedgie Den sells igloo covers. They are Nancy's original design, so please do not buy them elsewhere.

I made a makeshift igloo for when mine was young from a large plastic cereal bowl I bought at the dollar store, and my hedgie loved to sleep in it until he outgrew it.

I've also heard of taking an ice cream bucket (the one gallon kind) and cutting a hole in the side for an alternative.

-A tissue box with a hole cut in the side (and any plastic removed, of course)

-Hedgie bags: These are also good for carrying your hedgie around the house in, as well as for hiding. They like to burrow down into them as far as they can go and snuggle. Also known as "snuggle sacks".

To make a hedgie bag:

Cut 4 pieces of fabric (preferably fleece or flannel) into squares that are about 18" by 18". Take two pieces and sew 3 of the sides together (we'll call this bag 1). Take the other two pieces and do the same thing (bag 2)--except this time when you're finished, turn the bag inside out. This will be the outside part of your hedgie bag. Take bag 1 and slide it inside bag 2 so that the rough edges are both still on the inside. Sew the two together by sewing around the previously unsewn sides. This makes a bag approximately 16" by 16", give or take a little.

If you aren't good at sewing and would rather just buy one, The Hedgie Den makes quality products for which most of the hedgehog world will vouch.

-a "hat": Jennifer Plombon made a fabric hat design that hedgies can hide under or you can carry them around in. Here is a PDF of the pattern. Please note that this should only be used for private use.

Again, if you cannot sew very well and don't want to attempt it, The Hedgie Den makes hats, also.  I bought one and Quentin sleeps under it every night.

-dishcloth/small blanket to hide under (make sure there are no loops/strings legs can get caught in)

Some hedgies like to drag their hedgie bags into their igloos or boxes and sleep in the bag while inside the igloo. Try a variety of things to find out what your hedgie likes best.