{"product_id":"echidna-keepers-handbook-tamara-patton-9798243004626","title":"Echidna Keepers Handbook: Your Complete Guide to Care, Behavior, Expert Tips for Housing, Handling and Habitat Management for owners","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tamara Patton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798243004626\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/09\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 114\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.36lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.24d","brand":"Tamara Patton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48743076102399,"sku":"9798243004626","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/echidna-keepers-handbook-tamara-patton-9798243004626","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}