[header] How to care for african pygmy hedgehogs [title] Get a large cage. [step] Although african pygmy hedgehogs are small creatures, they are very active at night and need plenty of space to roam around in. The minimum recommended size for a cage is 4 feet long and 2 feet wide, but the more space you can provide the better. 
One way to provide extra floor space is by having a multi-level cage. [substeps] Getting a wire cage with a solid floor isn't your best bet.