Crocodilian <3

[InvertFix]

SO CUTE! I would love to get one eventually, but considering I live in an apartment in a major city, now would not be the time. Tho they are advertised on craigslist etc a TON around here. =/ How about some new pics? pretty please?

That's unfortunate that they are frequently advertised. It's irresponsible owners that didn't think it through. I wish more people were responsible enough to say, "Wow I would really like one of those, however right now is not the time." If they know they cannot care for one for it's whole life.

agreed. new pics. some of us are still following this thread ;]

I didn't even know this thread was being followed by anyone! :O


Anywho, I've been awefully busy, but I can get some pictures up soon. I've been meaning to, just haven't had the time.

 

[InvertFix]

Whomper just basking.


Hiding out.


Sorry I haven been around much everybody. Hope all is well.

 

[Cavedweller]

Are you going to be target training him? I assume that's the best method to safely move him once he gets bigger, for when you need to do tank maintenance or something. I have no idea if they need to be a certain age before they're capable of target training, though.

 

[Najakeeper]

Whomper just basking.
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Hiding out.
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Sorry I haven been around much everybody. Hope all is well.

Cuteness overload!

 

[InvertFix]

Are you going to be target training him? I assume that's the best method to safely move him once he gets bigger, for when you need to do tank maintenance or something. I have no idea if they need to be a certain age before they're capable of target training, though.

I have not even thought of target training. I guess I could while he still likes me. Ha. I hope that doesn't change. But still. I haven't thought of it because he acts like an affectionate puppy with me. Very calm in my presence, but things could change no doubt.

 

[Redneck101]

Very cute. if i had room it would be cool to have one.. i dont know anything about keeping these little guys.. only know the basics of keeping a Alligator mississippiensis. we had one for a while.

 

[Cavedweller]

I have not even thought of target training. I guess I could while he still likes me. Ha. I hope that doesn't change. But still. I haven't thought of it because he acts like an affectionate puppy with me. Very calm in my presence, but things could change no doubt.

Target training is what zoos use, so I figure it's the most reliable method of getting big lizards/crocs to go where you want them too. It's even used for "more tamable" ones, like Komodo dragons. I just don't know if his brain is developed enough to learn it yet. He already knows you're the one who feeds him, so I'd imagine he'd be able to be trained now. You'll have to make a target on a stick, but that shouldn't be hard.

 

[InvertFix]

Suprise Suprise

Well we just moved, so things have been SUPER hectic. I'm so worn out. :bruised:

Anywho, I thought you guys (assuming anyone still follows this thread :sarcasm: ) would enjoy some photo's of Whomper. It's been a while.









How has everyone been doing? We're doing fantabulous. :love:

 

[beetleman]

he looks awesome! glad everything is great.

 

[antinous]

Wow, that's pretty cool! How big will he get?

 

[InvertFix]

he looks awesome! glad everything is great.

Me too! He's getting bigger, slowly but surely!

Wow, that's pretty cool! How big will he get?

Maybe about 5 feet. But that is on the higher end.

 

[Cavedweller]

Was he grumpy about the move? I've heard crocodilians in captivity tend to get upset at change.

 

[pnshmntMMA]

What do you plan to house him in when he starts getting measured in feet not inches?

He looks great by the way! Glad youre back.

 

[InvertFix]

Was he grumpy about the move? I've heard crocodilians in captivity tend to get upset at change.

He was a little grumpy. Not too bad. He's settled in now. Sorry for the late reply.

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What do you plan to house him in when he starts getting measured in feet not inches?

He looks great by the way! Glad youre back.

A pond I the basement of our new house!

 

[BimBim]

That is so cool! how big is He/She going to get when full grown?