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i need help i am looking at getting a Caiman but !!!!!!!

as Jul 06, 2004 06:45 PM

i need help i am looking at getting a Caiman but i can not make up my mind to get a Dwarf or a Spectacled Caiman.i am in need of help in picking the right animal for me i am looking for both Dwarf and Spectacled keepers opinions on keeping them .i am also looking for planes on building the right enclosure. i have been tolled that Dwarfs have a lot of problems yes or no . as this was just here say from someone in a shop

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Tan_Man Jul 08, 2004 10:45 AM

If you plan on getting a caimen, get a dwarf caimen paleosuchus paleprosus. These are great starter crocodilians to own, eventhough that is a bold statement. No crocodilian is a good pet like a dog or cat. I recomend a 50 gallon tank for him if he is a baby.

Good luck, and make a good decision.

P.S. Dwarfs are about $200 to $300, Specs range from $50 to $150.

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