Dwarf Caiman
Caimans have an air of mystery; they are at once cool, calculating, and lazily dreamy. Smooth-fronted Caimans tend to be more tame than their crocodilian cousins, making them a unique and intriguing pet.
Other Animal Facts
Origin
Amazon and Orinoco river basins in South America
Colors
Greyish-brown, with medium brown eyes
Size & Lifespan
Needs a basking spot of 90-95°F, and an ambient temperature of 65-85°F
Personality
Over time, regularly handling your Caiman will lead to a relatively calm and tame pet. However, individual temperaments vary.
Diet
Eats live pinkie mice, crickets, superworms, and other insects. Feeder fish can be kept in their enclosure at all times.
Environment
Needs a large habitat with room to swim and submerge, dry areas to explore, and a basking spot.
Socializing
Adults are about 5 feet (male) and 4 feet (female). Can live 30-50 years.
