Introduction to the Lesser hedgehog tenrec

Categories: Echinops, Tenrecs
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An essential introduction to the unique care needs of Lesser hedgehog tenrecs in captivity, including enclosure setup, temperature and humidity requirements, dietary needs and enrichment techniques tailored to this nocturnal insectivore.

Course Content

Course introduction

1. Species overview
A chapter about the origin, evolution and taxonomy of the Lesser hedgehog tenrec.

2. Legal and ethical considerations
Learn the legal and moral responsibilities of owning a Lesser hedgehog tenrec. Are they legal where you live, what's their conservation status, ethical sourcing and rehoming processes.

3. Choosing your tenrec
Learn what a healthy tenrec looks like, red flags and warning signs in sellers, where to buy and where not to.

4. Preparing the enclosure
What's the minimum cage size, which temperature and humidity are needed, do they need lighting or UV-B lights, substrates, basic cleaning, wheel, layout and zoning, and if you can house multiple tenrecs together.

5. Daily & weekly care routine
Daily care tasks, weekly and monthly cleaning, feeding routine, handling and bonding, monitoring health and building a care routine.

6. Feeding & Nutrition
Understanding nutritional needs, safe and unsafe foods, choosing the right kibble, meats, insects, natural foods, fruits, vegetables, supplements & gut health, feeding schedule and portion control, nutrition based health issues in tenrecs.

7. Handling & Bonding
Building trust, reading body language in stress vs comfort, daily contact, how to handle safely, overcoming fear and defensive behavior, scent, sounds and presence, handling for healthcare, common mistake in bonding.

8. Health & hygiene
Recognize when your tenrec is unwell, common health issues in tenrecs, health impact of poor breeding, preventative care and vet checks.

9. Veterinary Care
Finding a good exotic vet, what to expect from routine checkups, when to seek immediate help, communicating with your vet, costs & planning for veterinary expenses.

10. Enrichtment & Play
Choosing safe & engaging toys, why climbing matters for tenrecs, exercise essentials, stress reducation thorugh movement, free roaming, creating an enriching schedule.

11. Understanding behavior
Basic behavior terminology, normal vs abnormal behavior, neutral behavior and its importance, common sounds and meanings, reading tenrec body language, nighttime activity patterns, stereotypical behavior, social behavior and interaction, behavior changes over time and between seasons, troubleshooting common behavioral issues.

12. Seasonal care
Hibernation, aestivation, the importance of temperature regulation, when to seek veterinary help.

13. Traveling with a tenrec
Preparing for travel, choosing the right carrier, long distance travel and long distance travel, legal considerations, keeping your tenrec calm during travel and post-travel recovery.

14. Your tenrec journey continues
End of the course, quiz and what to do next.

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