Hi
I have a dumb newbie question. What species of caiman make the best pets as far as size and aggresivness? I was thinking of getting a couple of babies, and I want something that won't try to kill me when it gets older. Thanks!!
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caiman attitudes
sonodog
Apr 30, 2004 10:49 PM
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Jug
May 01, 2004 12:21 PM
Hi
I have a dumb newbie question. What species of caiman make the best pets as far as size and aggresivness? I was thinking of getting a couple of babies, and I want something that won't try to kill me when it gets older. Thanks!!
All crocodilians tend to be agressive. The dwarf caiman is the smallest species, and so would be the best choice for the majority of hobbyists.
Seth
crocodil
May 01, 2004 02:26 PM
Then I'd stick with a puppy or kitty...all crocodilians are aggressive.
crocodil
sonodog
May 01, 2004 11:28 PM
I realise all crocodilians aggresive. I just wanted to know what species of caiman tends to be, in general, less aggresive. I have had 35 years experience in reptiles, I am just a newbie when it comes to croc species. Not interested in puppies or kitties (most cats I have met are far less trustworthy than crocs anyways)!
jrmiah
May 03, 2004 04:28 PM
If your looking for non egression, the American Alligator although much bigger then a dwarf (much, much bigger) they tend to be less aggressive then Caimans, but as we all know, crocodilians do not make good pets for newbies, they require a lot of TLC and caution.
