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Recently recieved a paleosuchus palpebrosus on wends afternoon. I have been researching and planning for this animal for well over 15 years. So I do understand the husbandry requirements that are involved. My question is, how long can these animals go without eating before there is a need for concern. Here is some background on the animal. water temp is 82 degreees, basking area is sitting right around 97-98, water depth is 7 to 8 " and animal has adequate land and water with a very nice heat gradient, low end 81 high end 98. Since I have had the animal, I have not handled it, or moved anything in the enclosure. Foot traffic in front of the enclosure is minimal. I have left pinks and shrimp on a rock for him to eat at leisure, as well as having a half dozen danios, and 5-6 small crickets in the enclosure. I know that these animals require an acclimation period before they can de stress, I am simply worried that going more than a few days without eating could be harmful. If you can offer any help it would be greatly appreciated.

Caiman is a little over 10 inches long.

i ahve the same exact issue !! did he start eating ? is he still doing good ?? info please !!

Thanks for the response !! I have had him 3 weeks. He has eaten 1 pinkie and in total a piece of chicken the size of my finger. He is totally uninterested in the live fish and crickets. Also. He NEVER !! leaves the water. Ever. Water temp at 79deg and land basking area at 95 degrees.

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