hey dch,, been a long time since i've had a hedgie but lets see if i can help..how old is the little one,, around 6weeks is a great age to get it so it's easier to socialize. Most will get accustomed to being handled but they don't really crave affection like other animals do..Rule number one,,DO NOT use cedar shavings in the cage, cage should be around 2-3 square feet..i'm going to recommend getting a book on hedgehogs for quick referance but this is a good site to get some basic important
http://www.exoticpets.about.com/cs/h...edgehogs_2.htm.