cuvier's dwarf caiman

[Connor0729]

whats the minimum tank size for one of these? what about a pair?

thanks

 

[CTU2fan]

I'd say 12'x4' minimum with something like 1/3 being water; they're pretty terrestrial compared to other crocs. I'd probably go with something like 18' long if it was a pair. I thought somebody on here has them, not sure though.

 

[varanio]

whats the minimum tank size for one of these? what about a pair?

thanks

I dont think there is a tank out there that could hold one for life let alone a pair, ct's suggestions are dead on! Which makes them undesirable pets unless you have the resources to build them something that large....indoor or even outdoor.

 

[Onion01]

talk to dieselmack. He just sold all of his cichla (even the azuls ) for a dwarf caiman enclosure

 

[dirtyblacksocks]

Depending on where you live it might be a lot more cost effective to just build a kennel in the backyard.

 

[Connor0729]

isn't diesal mac's in a 450? i don't think its going to be in there for very long if it is

i can't really do the outside thing, except maybe in the summer. thanks for the help guys, but its not looking good for me (like i didn't see it coming)

 

[griffin]

I'm planning on getting one someday. Though not anytime soon. Personally, I would want to give it a room to itself.

 

[Zoodiver]

I'd say 12'x4' minimum with something like 1/3 being water; they're pretty terrestrial compared to other crocs. I'd probably go with something like 18' long if it was a pair. I thought somebody on here has them, not sure though.

That will be kind of tight. How well can a 4 foot or longer adult turn around in a tank only 4' wide? Plus they'll crack right through a glass tank at that size.

 

[stonecat]

These guys need a large area, Just because they have dwarf in the name dosent mean they are small, Just are smaller than the other caimans. I wouldnt uses any glass they will break it. They do reach 6ft and weigh maybe 100lbs or more. Also these animals are costly to feed properly. They do need a variety of foods not just feeder goldfish. Also lighting will be an issue. Heat as well, water temps 85 or better and land temps about the same with basking spots around 95 to 100F. They do spend time in the water in capitivity, In the wild they use the water at night. They also are not the nicest of crocs. they have a tendency to be flighty and not real handleable. Males become territoral when the reach mature size. Just some thing to think about.

 

[Connor0729]

yeah, i have decided that if i am going to go 'big', i will go with a red tegu or something along those lines