{"product_id":"echidna-keepers-handbook-your-complete-guide-to-care-behavior-expert-tips-for-housing-handling-and-habitat-management-for-owners-9798243004626","title":"Echidna Keepers Handbook: Your Complete Guide to Care, Behavior, Expert Tips for Housing, Handling and Habitat Management for owners","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Tamara Patton\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Animals - Mammals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEchidnas are the kind of animal that makes you stop and stare, not because they are loud or showy, but because they feel ancient and brilliantly designed. They are egg-laying mammals, built for digging, foraging, and quietly surviving in conditions that would stress many other species.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEchidna Keepers Handbook\u003c\/b\u003e is a practical, plain-English guide to understanding echidnas and meeting their needs responsibly, with a strong emphasis on welfare, safe routines, and realistic expectations for captive care.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside this guide, you will learn: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to set up an enclosure that supports natural behaviors and reduces stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeding routines that match echidnas' slow metabolism and natural foraging patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNutrition essentials, including portions, schedules, and enrichment-style food presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandling and interaction principles focused on safety, calm, and humane necessity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealth and wellness fundamentals, including monitoring and supplementation basics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreeding basics (optional) for readers in licensed, professional settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFun facts and common misconceptions that help you understand echidnas accurately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegal and ethical considerations, including permits, protected status, and stewardship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-term care thinking for consistent, responsible management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote: \u003c\/i\u003e This book is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional veterinary care or local wildlife authority guidance. Always follow applicable laws and seek qualified support when working with protected wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47572245053591,"sku":"9798243004626","price":1176.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798243004626.webp?v=1774889346","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/echidna-keepers-handbook-your-complete-guide-to-care-behavior-expert-tips-for-housing-handling-and-habitat-management-for-owners-9798243004626","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}