{"product_id":"the-gharial-keepers-handbook-tamara-patton-9798243057110","title":"The Gharial Keeper's Handbook: A complete guide to ownership, care, behavior, handling, expert tips, and habitat set ups","description":"\u003cp\u003eGharials are unlike any other crocodilian you have ever seen, and that is not just because of the long, narrow snout. They are highly aquatic, fish-specialized reptiles shaped by deep, slow-moving rivers, sandbanks, and a life spent mostly submerged. That extreme specialization is exactly why responsible care is never casual. It demands space, engineering-grade water management, predictable routines, and safety systems designed for both animal welfare and human protection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE GHARIAL KEEPER'S HANDBOOK\u003c\/b\u003e is a practical, welfare-first guide built for licensed facilities, conservation programs, and serious readers who want a realistic understanding of what gharial care involves. It does not encourage illegal capture, unlicensed possession, or improper trade.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside you will learn how to: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand gharial biology and behavior, and why they differ from crocodiles and alligators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign a safe enclosure with the right land to water balance, deep-water needs, and secure basking zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun water management like a life-support system: parameters, filtration scale, oxygenation, clarity, and maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild feeding routines that match a fish-based diet while protecting water quality and hygiene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce stress and injury risk through low-disturbance routines and smart habitat design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow handling and safety protocols that prioritize non-contact husbandry and secure shifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore breeding basics for qualified programs, including nesting, incubation, and hatchling care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavigate legal and ethical responsibilities, permits, documentation, and conservation stewardship\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote: \u003c\/i\u003e Laws vary by location. This book is educational and does not replace veterinary or legal advice. Always follow applicable regulations and work with qualified professionals when caring for 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 9798243057110\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 124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.26d","brand":"Tamara Patton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49083966324991,"sku":"9798243057110","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-gharial-keepers-handbook-tamara-patton-9798243057110","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}