I was just wondering, which states would be concidered the best for owning dwarf caimans (state laws, climate, ect.)?
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Good states for Caiman ownership
Fedexherper
Sep 11, 2004 02:26 PM
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Katrina
Sep 11, 2004 05:16 PM
Maryland allows caimens, but not alligators or crocodiles.
You could keep one outside in the summer, and if you design the enclosure correctly, most of the winter as well. I've seen it done - a heavy plastic was used to cover the walk-in enclosure during the winter, and heat lights kept it pretty toasty most of the winter.
DO check individual county ordinances. I don't think caimens are legal in Montgomery County, but they are legal in PG County. Wether they are legal in Howard County depends on who is interpreting the law, although I have seen them sold in a pet show in Howard.
Katrina
wildtropics
Sep 13, 2004 11:17 PM
Louisiana does not allow the private ownership of alligators, however, there are no state laws pertaining to caimans or crocodiles. But, there are some local ordinances that prohibit their presence. ~Bill~ LGCHS
Louisiana Gulf Coast Herpetological Society
