The Creature Corner

The keeper’s workbench

Plan for the whole cost of keeping.

Use local estimates for setup, recurring care and electricity. Save the budget with an enclosure in your notebook.

Opening your workspace…

Prepare

Turn your budget into a preparation plan

Use your estimates to identify what is still needed. Work through the equipment and setup before bringing the animal home.

Start my preparation checklistPlan my enclosure
See the full path

You can begin anywhere and return to a step when it is useful.

  1. ExploreFind species to research
  2. UnderstandRead and compare care needs
  3. PlanPlan the enclosure and costs
  4. PrepareWork through the preparation checklist
  5. KeepRecord care in your notebook