I just recently purchased a dwarf caiman. Ive had him for a week now and he hasnt eaten. What are some tips to get your caiman to eat?
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Curviers eating problem
cpcreptile
Aug 15, 2007 08:42 AM
Replies (4)
pfan151
Aug 15, 2007 03:09 PM
1st I would get him wormed (I am assuming he is not CB). Then offer him live hopper mice, crickets and feeder fish. I would offer the food at night and not check on him until the morning. I think the most important things are to make sure his caging makes him feel secure and to just leave him alone as much as possible.
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John Vandegrift
Matt-D
Aug 15, 2007 11:20 PM
Give him a good dark hiding spot, throw in some live feeders (minnows would work well) and don't disturb him.
Matt
Carmichael
Aug 16, 2007 06:20 PM
Great advice on the last two posts. I would only add that our hatchling enjoyed a large terrestrial area of limbs/snags, leafy/soil/mulch layer and lots of leaves. Otherwise, just give the little croc time to adjust and acclimate. Make sure you are paying close attention to the water temps.
>>Give him a good dark hiding spot, throw in some live feeders (minnows would work well) and don't disturb him.
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>>Matt
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Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm
Lake Forest, IL
Nabeel
Aug 15, 2007 11:55 PM
When I got my baby spec caiman, he didnt eat for 1-2 weeks. Just make sure he has a hiding place (like a shade or something) and enough water to swim in. Give him a few pinkies. Leave him all alone after that. Mine still wont eat in front of me. Also, the water temp should be like 83-85 F atleast. If the water temp drops below 73 or so, I have read they totally stop eating. Dont despair, he will start eating soon hopefully.
