just wondering what the people on this forum keep their large crocs,gators in, and also what would be an ideal size enclosure for an adult gator, adult dwarf camien? thanks Gerald
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enclosure size?
geraldsnakes
May 28, 2005 05:14 PM
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goini04
May 28, 2005 09:49 PM
Typically it's best to have an enclosure that is three times the animals total length at minimum. If you have larger species, they will grow at a much more rapid rate, so therefore should be kept in an area 5x their total length. This prevents the constant tearing down and resizing/rebuilding of enclosures frequently. While younger it is pretty self explanatory on housing. When they start getting up there in size, then stock tanks can make decent enclosures. After they have outgrown that, then it's time to make a fully fenced in enclosure with a standalone pool and basking area.
Hope this helps,
Chris
