The FAQ says they grow 3-4 inches per year, I was just wondering if this seemed right to anyone who keeps them. Do they normally grow faster in captive situations? Thanks for any input.
-Joe Blecha-
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Dwarf Caiman (P. palpebrosus) growth rate?
Blecha
May 17, 2003 08:29 PM
Replies (3)
mtndude23
May 18, 2003 03:13 AM
My smooth front went from 14" last september to 21" when I measured her last in april. She eats every other day and has been kept at warm temps, 88 F water with a 100 F basking spot, which may explain the extra growth.
Blecha
May 19, 2003 02:08 AM
3-4" per year just seems like such a slow rate to me (compared to other reptiles I've kept). Your Smooth Front growth seems a little more realistic and easy to comprehend for me. I've just never worked with crocodilians before and wanted to know what others have experienced before I plunge in and expect mine to grow slow. Thanks for letting me know! 
-Joe Blecha-
ColinS
May 22, 2003 06:03 AM
Howdy.
I have some growth rate charts at the Paleosuchus Page:
crocodilian.com/paleosuchus
Colin
