First of all sir, I would like to offer a suggestion: DO NOT DO THIS YOURSELF.

Find some one from your area or even rent people that have the experience to do such a thing. When animals such as yours are moved without the proper knowledge; (I’m sorry to say but that only comes with many, many, multiple moves of smaller animals, gradually getting larger and larger.) PEOPLE or the animal will get hurt. Many reptile owners have handled smaller alligator as they are more common. The difference between grabbing a 3-4 foot alligator is nothing compared to the handling it will take a 5 foot caiman. They are much stronger, faster and smarter (people will argue this, but my opinion) when it comes to physical contact. You will not be able to just grip it around the neck like a monitor or gator. How do you propose to hold it down while you tape up its mouth? Depending on the weight or girth of the animal a wooden crate or large plastic drainage tube with doors would be best, providing you could get them inside. (Opinions will vary on that act.) Just review some of the Steve Irwin and other National Geographic episodes as per the strength of larger crocodilians. They usually include many human bodies, but all are at risk. Crocodilians are strong but they tire quickly and recover when you least expect them to. I have moved many of these things over the years and found that each person handling them may have their own opinion as to how to do it. If ¼” rope will work use ½”. If two people can pick it up use four. Double every safety act you do. When it comes to these things you cannot be careful enough. Do not be lulled by it’s complacent manner.

Good Luck! Bob_B

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