cuvier's dwarf caiman Question?

[jrh3]

So I have the opportunity to take on a 24” juvenile with a 300 gallon setup. I have massive experience breeding chameleons, keeping snakes and other reptiles and have always wanted a caiman but want to make sure I know what I am getting into. I have plenty of room outdoor for a concrete pond and can fit it in my tarantula room which is 16x10 if I need to dedicate indoor for winter.

Just wanted some assurance from anyone with experience with crocodilians before I jump in, The guy just doesn’t have time for it.
@viper69 for some reason I feel like you know someone that probably has some input.

 

[viper69]

So I have the opportunity to take on a 24” juvenile with a 300 gallon setup. I have massive experience breeding chameleons, keeping snakes and other reptiles and have always wanted a caiman but want to make sure I know what I am getting into. I have plenty of room outdoor for a concrete pond and can fit it in my tarantula room which is 16x10 if I need to dedicate indoor for winter.

Just wanted some assurance from anyone with experience with crocodilians before I jump in, The guy just doesn’t have time for it.
@viper69 for some reason I feel like you know someone that probably has some input.

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Sadly I do not. I've bumped into people who own them at herp shows, that's about it. I appreciate the confidence though!! I didn't know you bred chams! What species?

This species ranges from 3 to 5 ft, and sometimes 6 ft. as an adult depending on its sex.

Certainly keeping the water clean is important with aquatics.

 

[jrh3]

Sadly I do not. I've bumped into people who own them at herp shows, that's about it. I appreciate the confidence though!! I didn't know you bred chams! What species?

This species ranges from 3 to 5 ft, and sometimes 6 ft. as an adult depending on its sex.

Certainly keeping the water clean is important with aquatics.

I used to breed panthers, jacksons, veiled and usambara species chams years ago, had a website stickytonguechams but not the nutrient company. That was years before I got into tarantulas. Let my reptiles go due to the tarantula hobby and the joy it brings. I do miss chams, This caiman was a long time want that I kept at bay due to being able to provide proper habitat but I now have room. I just have never met anyone that keeps them to chat with on interaction and feeding,

it will be a solid commitment im sure.

 

[viper69]

I used to breed panthers, jacksons, veiled and usambara species chams years ago, had a website stickytonguechams but not the nutrient company. That was years before I got into tarantulas. Let my reptiles go due to the tarantula hobby and the joy it brings. I do miss chams, This caiman was a long time want that I kept at bay due to being able to provide proper habitat but I now have room. I just have never met anyone that keeps them to chat with on interaction and feeding,

it will be a solid commitment im sure.

Im sure I came across your site then! They are my favorite lizard and one of my fav animals over all! Used to own veileds, wanted Panthers big time- always $$$ back then when I couldn’t afford one.

I took a class once that had a paper by some scientists, turns out chameleons have telescopic vision!!! How cool would that be!

If I run across any caiman owners I’ll let you know!

 

[Mustafa67]

So I have the opportunity to take on a 24” juvenile with a 300 gallon setup. I have massive experience breeding chameleons, keeping snakes and other reptiles and have always wanted a caiman but want to make sure I know what I am getting into. I have plenty of room outdoor for a concrete pond and can fit it in my tarantula room which is 16x10 if I need to dedicate indoor for winter.

Just wanted some assurance from anyone with experience with crocodilians before I jump in, The guy just doesn’t have time for it.
@viper69 for some reason I feel like you know someone that probably has some input.

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That’s cute, MUCH more interesting than a dog