Ebay: BJ Herp

[Nerys]

lol..

your caimen made the BBC news hon!!

i linked the article to some of the other uk forums, don't think i linked it here tho... will find..

nice one on that anyway... i got a nice 6x3x2 fish tank stood empty too at the moment..

how long before they are big enough to eat dave? lol

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[Nerys]

Smallest alligator species bred

A type of alligator has been bred along the Dorset coast for the first time in 30 million years, a breeder has said.

Two Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman babies, measuring 10in (25cm) long, are the first of nine to hatch at breeders BJ Herp Supplies in Dorchester.


Adult Cuvier's Dwarf Caimans feed on rodents

The reptiles, which are normally found in the Amazon, are being fed goldfish and insects to help them grow to their full size of 59in (1.5m) long.

The breeders think they are the first of the species to be bred in the UK.

Jerry Cole, reptile expert, said: "Fossil records indicate it's about 30 million years since they were last breeding along the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, give or take a few million years.

"The babies are miniature versions of the adults, able to do everything from the moment they hatch. They could give you quite a nasty nip."

Mr Cole, who has one male and two female Cuvier's Dwarf Caimans, plans to keep a couple of the babies - the rest will go to zoos and private collectors.


Paleosuchus palpebrosus is the Latin name for the species

The Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman, which is native to South America, is the smallest species of the alligator family.

Congratulations Jerry!!!!!

Nerys

[optical illusion]

Wow Jerry, congratulations!

Hope to see you back on ebay soon!

[Art_Gecko101]

I've bought stuff off you off eBay too! I wondered why you'd gone. I never realised you were Dorset based? How far is Dorchester from, Wareham? My partners grandparents live there nd were dorset based. I'd love to come and have a look at those Figis of yours! :P

[bjherp]

I've bought stuff off you off eBay too! I wondered why you'd gone. I never realised you were Dorset based? How far is Dorchester from, Wareham? My partners grandparents live there nd were dorset based. I'd love to come and have a look at those Figis of yours!

Were not far from Wareham but you would need a car to get to us.

Please note being a working breeders time is constantly running away from us, so please if you do wish to visit make an appointment.

Details can be found of our address etc in the signature below.

Check out some of the images of the Fiji's hatching in our gallery area of the site.

[Art_Gecko101]

Oh yea of course i'd arrange 1st, im not in the habit of dropping in on people!! I've seen all your pics they're amazing, I love the striping on the males.

Good luck with your breeding this year!

ps. You need a car to get anywhere in dorset!! talk about the sticks?!>!