Buyer question
How long does an Apricot live?
Our Animal Library gives the Apricot a lifespan of 3–6 years.
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.
- Origin
- Bred from African hedgehogs
- Best fit
- Night owls, patient adults
- Care load
- 3 out of 5 (Nightly wheel, steady heat)
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.