how are dwarf caimens in captivity are they agressive or can the be handled how big do they get i saw a few in a 30 gall. tank and they were small. like maybe 12 inch is that right.
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dwarf caimen
metallicarox
Oct 23, 2004 07:43 PM
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John_White
Oct 24, 2004 06:01 AM
As a general rule the two species of dwarf caiman are intolerant of human interaction. The 12 inch dwarfs you saw were babies, depending on the species and gender, adult dwarfs reach lengths of 4 to 8 feet. For additional information on dwarf caimans see the following links:
Cuvier's dwarf caiman (Paleosuchus palpebrosus) - http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/cnhc/csp_ppal.htm
Smooth-fronted caiman (Paleosuchus trigonatus) - http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/cnhc/csp_ptri.htm
For information on captive care see the CROC captive care FAQ - http://crocodilian.com/crocfaq/
