{"product_id":"hedgehog-house-45x33x22-cm-wood","title":"Ground-Dwelling Wildlife Shelter - 45cm - Solid Fir Wood - Predator-Proof Labyrinth Entrance","description":"\u003ch3\u003eGround-Dwelling Wildlife Shelter - Predator-Proof Labyrinth Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Solid Chinese Fir Wood Wildlife Shelter is a specialised sanctuary engineered to provide a secure, thermally-regulated environment for Australia’s ground-dwelling fauna. In suburban and rural gardens where natural debris and hollow logs are often cleared away, this house provides a vital refuge for \u003cb\u003eBlue-tongue Lizards, Echidnas, and small marsupials such as Antechinus\u003c\/b\u003e. Constructed from robust Chinese fir and topped with a waterproof polyester fabric roof, this shelter is built to withstand harsh Australian weather conditions while offering a cool retreat from the summer sun and a warm huddle-space during winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe standout feature of this habitat is the sophisticated \u003cb\u003einternal labyrinth entrance\u003c\/b\u003e. This staggered entry system is specifically designed to allow native wildlife safe passage while effectively deterring larger predators—such as feral cats and foxes—from reaching the inner chamber with their paws. For maximum hygiene and ease of monitoring, the roof is fully detachable, allowing for rapid cleaning or the addition of dry leaf litter to encourage nesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest For:\u003c\/b\u003e Protecting Blue-tongue lizards from backyard pets, providing a safe nesting site for small native mammals, and establishing a secure, cat-proof feeding station for ground-dwelling wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-Security Labyrinth Entrance:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a staggered internal wall that prevents cats, foxes, and dogs from reaching the inhabitants, providing a \"safe zone\" for native species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSolid Chinese Fir Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e Built from naturally resilient timber that provides excellent structural integrity and thermal insulation against temperature extremes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWaterproof Polyester Fabric Roof:\u003c\/b\u003e The roof is shielded with a high-durability layer, ensuring the interior remains dry during heavy rain and protected from moisture buildup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEasy-Lift Maintenance Access:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed with a removable roof for effortless access, making it simple to clear out old nesting material or check on the inhabitants without stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLow-Profile Design:\u003c\/b\u003e The 22cm height allows the shelter to be tucked discreetly under hedges, shrubs, or garden foliage to mimic a natural burrow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n    \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eSolid Chinese Fir Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e45 x 33 x 22 cm (L x W x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoof Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eWaterproof Polyester Fabric\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSafety Feature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eInternal Labyrinth Predator-Guard\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eBlue-tongues, Antechinus, Pygmy Possums, Juvenile Echidnas\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLizard Conservation:\u003c\/b\u003e Providing a permanent, safe \"home base\" for Blue-tongue lizards to retreat to when pets are in the yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSmall Mammal Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Offering a dry, insulated nesting box for ground-dwelling marsupials during the breeding season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSafe Feeding Stations:\u003c\/b\u003e A perfect way to leave out supplementary water or food for native wildlife without attracting neighborhood cats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQuiet Garden Corners:\u003c\/b\u003e Placing in mulched areas or beneath bushes to create a discrete and natural-looking shelter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlacement Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e For the best chance of attracting native residents, place the shelter in a quiet, low-traffic area of the garden. Facing the entrance toward a wall or dense shrubbery provides the animals with an extra sense of security as they enter and exit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vidaXL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48090342293604,"sku":"15031.42351","price":65.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/6487\/0244\/files\/ChatGPTImageApr24_2026_08_22_23PM.png?v=1777033365","url":"https:\/\/www.greenhousepolytunnels.com.au\/products\/hedgehog-house-45x33x22-cm-wood","provider":"Greenhouse \u0026 Polytunnels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}