Pygmy squirrels (African Dormice,)

Pygmy squirrels (African Dormice,) standard color, young adults.
 
Pygmy squirrels (African Dormice,) for sale. Pygmy squirrels (African Dormice) typically have a standard color of sandy brown/greyish-brown/golden-brown on top with a pale, creamy white underside, white feet, and a darker streak along the spine, but juveniles start paler, developing their adult colors as they mature past weaning (around 6-9 weeks), becoming fully independent with their distinct agouti/grey/brown tones, large eyes, and squirrel-like tail. 
Key Color & Appearance Details

Wild Type (Standard): Sandy brown, greyish-brown, or golden-brown on the back, sometimes with reddish/coppery tints.
Underside: Pale grey, white, or cream.
Distinctive Markings: White patches on feet and cheeks, often with dark patches under their large eyes.
Tail: Bushy, squirrel-like, and a similar color to the back. 

Color Development in Young Adults (Juveniles) 

Newborns: Pinkish.
Early Juveniles (Weeks 1-6): Develop a pale grey fur after about a week.
Young Adults (Post-Weaning): Gradually darken to the standard adult agouti (grey/brown) colors as they become independent (around 8-9 weeks old). 

Variations & Mutations

While the standard is brown/grey, some color variations (like pied with white splashes) and a rare tan variety exist in captivity.