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Hi,

I've researched these guys for sometime now, and it's about that time for me to make a decision. I'm debating between the diamond caimen (bred by Diamond Reptiles) or the dwarf caimen (Paleosuchus palpebrosus).

I would really appreciate some feedback between the two...

Does anyone have experience with the two of them, and can recommend, which one makes a better "starter croc"?

Please, any feedback would be greatly appreciated...

Thanks,

Peter F.

Hi,

I don't have any experience with the "diamond caiman". That said I would advise a dwarf over a diamond. In my opinion the jury is still out on the diamonds. They are, as I am sure you know, a cross between to species that are both larger than a dwarf and that to me indicates they will have a greater maximum length. I am aware that that their enthusiasts say that their maximum size is quite small but if I am correct they have only been sold for around 3-4 years. That isn't enough time to say what the ultimate size the will be. If I wanted to get a diamond caiman I would plan for a spec. size caiman and hope for smaller.

I've researched these guys for sometime now, and it's about that time for me to make a decision. I'm debating between the diamond caimen (bred by Diamond Reptiles) or the dwarf caimen (Paleosuchus palpebrosus).

I would really appreciate some feedback between the two...

Does anyone have experience with the two of them, and can recommend, which one makes a better "starter croc"?

Please, any feedback would be greatly appreciated...

Thanks,

Peter F.

Hey,

Thanks for responding to my first post. I just have one more quick question. Do you know any reputable breeders?

I saw that Kansas City Reptile Distributors has a few available.
http://market.kingsnake.com/detail.php?cat=24&de=168723
Would you recommend them?

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks,

Peter F.

To my knowledge, there are no CB Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman.

You may find a captive born (and imported) animal occasionally, but I've yet to see a verified US captive bred animal.

If you DO find one... let me know. I'll be standing in line to get one.