Buyer question
How big does an Apricot get?
Our Animal Library lists the Apricot at 250–600 g (adult size).
Source: the Apricot page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Apricot in the Animal Library
The detail
Apricot hedgehogs have light orange-tan quill bands, a pink nose and usually ruby eyes. It is a color variety of the African pygmy hedgehog, so an owner gets ordinary hedgehog care and the same health risks.
- Housing
- 4+ sq ft, kept 72–80°F
What to weigh
Hedgehogs are shy, nocturnal and solitary, and handling takes steady daily effort. Color names vary between breeders, so a listed color is a description, not a guarantee.