Crocodilian <3

Galapoheros

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Freaking adorable! Congrats on your new addition. Please post pics as he grows up? :)

I had a caiman named alice about 10 years ago. Loved her dearly & her little "feed me!" bark when I walked into the room. She was likely WC & never grew, then stopped eating. I force fed her for a few months, she didn't make it. I always wonder what could have been.
Prob not enough sun and manufacture of vit D. After is late, it's often too late.
 

InvertFix

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Here is a couple pics of my diamondback setup that would work good for your caiman for a while. I got the tub at a farm supply store. It is a 150 gallon tub and I think the cost was around a $100. They sell bigger tubs to.



That's a pretty neat idea. I will have to put him in a room by himself or find a way to close the top since they are only semi aquatic.

Thank you very much for the photos!

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Crocodilians have the largest brain of any reptile. They're not dumb by any means. I'm sure you can get it used to handling at least without snapping.
Yeah I suppose you are right. I just don't want to stress him!
 

OphidianDelight

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If you're worried about preventing injuries during handling, I had great success using these gloves--steel staples take the edge off of the bite pressure, plus they're made of heavy duty kevlar and leather. I usually use them for grooming large lizards but they will help keep stitches out of your hands with your caiman as well, I'm sure: http://tongs.com/leathergloveswsteelstaples.aspx
 

TexasTreeViper

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Just out of curiosity - you look pretty young. Do you live with your parents or by chance own your own house? The only reason I ask is because of a previous comment/concern about long term care.
 

InvertFix

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I'm married and own a house. I haven't lived with my parents since I was very young.
 

TexasTreeViper

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Right on. I'd love to have one myself but due to my job I'm constantly forced to rent houses because I never know how long my job will keep me in one location.
 

DannyH

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Very cute! I'm glad to see it is in the hands of someone responcible too.
 

Ziltoid

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So many words come to mind upon laying eyes on this wonderful creature! Adorable, badassed even the sharp eyes makes this creature seem intelligent. It reminds me of a tiny Dinosaur, I would have <edit> a brick if I could have had one as a lad. I am in every sense jealous. I have yet to read anything in this thread yet, I just had to type what I was thinking because it's honestly the coolest "Pet" I've ever seen.
 
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InvertFix

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So many words come to mind upon laying eyes on this wonderful creature! Adorable, badassed even the sharp eyes makes this creature seem intelligent. It reminds me of a tiny Dinosaur, I would have <edit> a brick if I could have had one as a lad. I am in every sense jealous. I have yet to read anything in this thread yet, I just had to type what I was thinking because it's honestly the coolest "Pet" I've ever seen.
I was definitely very excited to get this little one. My friend and I both got one in trade for a P. metallica and a few odd slings for a big tank. He's definitely intelligent and recognizes me and will follow me inside the tank depending on where I am in the room. He also "cries" for me to come back in the room. I am very greatful to have this guy.
 
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Shell

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He is very adorable. :) Not a pet I have the time or space for, (well ok, I likely do have the space but...) but still very cool. I would love to see updates as he grows.
 

InvertFix

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I definitely am going to keep everyone updated through this thread. :) he super cool.
 
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