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Old 18-05-2008, 02:39 AM
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Default new dwarf caiman not active? Pls help!

Just got a baby schnieders dwarf caiman yesterday @ 8".I wanted to ask expeiranced caiman keepers how long it took for their caiman to adapt to it's new surroundings?All he does is just chill in the water.I just wanted to know if this is normal and how long it usually takes to get used its new tank..thank you.
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Old 18-05-2008, 02:50 AM
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I dont keep them personally, but I have been around quite a few and they arnt very active creatures by nature, alot of the time they will just sit there like a statue for hours on end, I wouldnt worry too much about it, all animals need a bit of time to settle though.
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Old 18-05-2008, 07:05 AM
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as a crocodilian they will spend the vast majority of their time chillin in the water..and it will take him a few days to get used to the new surroundings.

Have you got a basking site set up for him out of the water?

you'll know when he's settled in because he will start to defend his territory!

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Old 18-05-2008, 10:29 AM
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Yes, they are ambush predators... they are ambush predators, therefore just sitting and waiting..
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Old 18-05-2008, 06:03 PM
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They are referred to as statues, i assume you understand why now !!
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*sobs* everyone has one but me.
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Old 18-05-2008, 07:22 PM
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*sobs* everyone has one but me.
Actually very few people have them !!
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*sobs* everyone has one but me.
i dont have one
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Old 19-05-2008, 05:30 PM
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Mine never settled in because there was something wrong with it, but Jerry Cole exchanged it for me and the one I have now is very active and leaps at you the second you open the glass to feed (or do anything really!)



sweet !
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Mine never settled in because there was something wrong with it, but Jerry Cole exchanged it for me and the one I have now is very active and leaps at you the second you open the glass to feed (or do anything really!)



sweet !
Nice proper caiman style !!
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