I've worked with many of these hybrid caiman and I don't recommend them for any one but advanced hobbyists. Whether or not they actually attain a length of no less than 4ft is not relevant. I worked for a reptile rescue for over 3 years and most of the animals we got were alligators and these spectacled x caiman. That is because people get these animals and then a year or two down the road they realize that they can't handle it anymore. They are dangerous and I have seen animals less than two feet long inflict serious injuries. I know it's hard but sometimes you need to step back and ask, "can I really handle keeping a wild animal like this?" I'm sorry if this has been a bit negative but I hope that you are able to make an educated decision about owning these animals. I'm sure everyone can agree that we do not need any more unwanted crocodilians added to the ever growing pool. It doesn't help the industry and it definately doesn't help the animals.

Sean

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