Caiman Lizard Care (Basic)
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- Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
- Here is a basic care guide on how care for a caiman lizard. This is my first time using my new camera and editing program so its a little choppy, but thank you for watching!
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Caiman lizard looks like a tegu, has the scales of a gator, the skin patter of a green iguana, the personality of a breaded dragon, and the woah factor of a monitor lizard. I really want one after watching videos of these cool animals.
"Aligator/tegu made by a wizard"
Malinda Smith lol definitely!
Clint reptiles reference 😀
That’s wat Clint said
@@fayebennettbergin9721 yeP
Let me guess Clint?
I love this set up. I'd love to see how you duplicate it. I need to build an outdoor one for the summer here in Arizona
Caiman lizards are such an underrated reptile
Just came from a comment you left on an animal wonders video. Thorn is so cute and you’re a natural in front of the camera. New sub here!
Sassy Cow welcome! Glad to have you here
People should really talk about finances when talking about enclosures. To hopefully scare the cheapskates to not get an advanced lizard like this
Yea rllllyyyyy want one but I’m broke af I’ll stick with my beardy for now maybe when I’m older
Ikr I really want one but long term. E maybe when I'm a rich billionaire in another timeline.
I love the fact that they are semi aquatic this would be my dream lizard to own I just don't don't have the room for one
gotta do a cage update man!
Daniel Duffy that’s on my list of vids to do.
so hyped, i want a caiman so bad, currently have two savannahs, but those guys seem so awesome! looking forward to that video! keep it up!
They are SO CUTE 🥰
you seem so comfortable in front of a camera. nice vid
Eric Blanch thank you!
Wow great video! Very informative about a beautiful but not much talked about species. Great editing and videography as well! Truly captivated the beauty of the caiman lizard.
Sahana K do you mean talking about other caiman lizard species?
Hey... is that the guy from Clint's review? Sweet... on my educational journey & this is my second stop. Good info, thanks...
deadfred821 yah thorn here has been on Clint’s reptiles a couple of times
Can you recommend a site that gives extensive, and (to your knowledge) accurate care taking Information for Caiman Lizards specifically, and how to recognize when they might be ill, and what to do in those scenarios as well?
Lala Araki I like your suggestions! Unfortunately I find mistakes in almost every care sheet so the best thing to look for when you are checking out care sheets on the Internet is to find the most consistent information. Typically the most repetitive information is going to be the most correct. We are still learning a lot about the species so not everything is set in stone.
Lala Araki There are two or three user groups on Facebook dedicated to keeping caiman lizards. You should join them and read over the posts there. Lots of good information. Definitely do a ton of research before you commit to getting one of these lizards. They are super cool animals, but they need huge enclosures set up for both a semi-aquatic and semi-arboreal lifestyle, their diet is fairly specialized, and they often come in as imports loaded with parasites. It is imperative to have a knowledgeable reptile veterinarian to help with any issues you may encounter with this species.
Lala Araki I’m on All About Caiman Lizards FB group. I’d suggest that one.
Beautiful colors ❤❤❤🦎🦎🦎
Very cool to see. Ive never even heard of these guys. Thanks for the awesome video
trevor aldrich thank you for watching!
That's AWESOME
A Friend Called 5 thx!
nice
I'm curious where you get the snails specifically? Thanks.
Why did u stop making videos?
Dude that cage set up is dope you have a lay out?
Love it
Are they’re any heaters that u recommend for 100 or more gallons and where did you buy ur Caimen lizards
What kind type of snails is okay for them to eat I’ve seen there’s kinds they shouldn’t eat because they’re toxic for them but can’t remember what kind
Is there anyway you could make a longer video more in depth of caiman lizard care? Also, include enclosure diet ( vitamins) lighting etc. Or at least how tou care for yours? There isnt much info out there on overall care for caimans.
Danielle B. Im releasing videos on each subject. I recently did one about water quality. My next one about their care should be the diet
Would a riparium work (no land just branches out of the water)
Love your videos let's say I want to have an enclosure that has an aquarium with snail colony at the bottom will it be safe ?
Could you cohab them with dart frogs or tree frogs
75-100gallon tank sounds pretty small. I got a 180 gallon tank that's 6ft by 2ft. How big does these lizards get? Is 75-100 gallon tank really enough for these guys to swim?
No not really but tbh it is sufficient for them to just be able to submerged themselves completely. However it's more optimum to have a larger swimming area. Especially as adults however u could just potentially use a larger tub seperate from the regular cage that u use every once or twice a week for optium comfort
@@marquanreese7895 thanks for info, very helpful. They're beautiful lizard, Maybe in the future I'll get one. I'm considering getting an 800 gallon tank at the moment
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I hear these guys need a 6x2x4 enclosure (w/d/h) would you say this is necessary? Thank you mate. Obviously we should aim higher then the minimum but i'd just like to know as a guideline.
So my caiman seems to be losing his appetite. He was good for almost a year. Any ideas? Parasite? Maybe time for a bigger enclosure? Also not tame at all. Will not take food from a tong and freaks out if i get to close. Any suggestions for that? I so badly want him to be my buddy. All his temps are spot on.
So my daughter wants one of these things.... I feel like it's a very bad idea for her t get it. Seems like a lot of work for my 14 year old kid..... opinions???
Joanee Grylls a Caiman Lizard would be a lot to take on at age 14. I would recommend these to someone who knows they will be committed and can provide a lot of water and space. I believe that Large lizard and fish keeping experience is a must. You must have knowledge of how to identify parasites and infection in lizards. It’s not uncommon for them to die in the first year due to illness.
If it’s her first lizard and she wants something unique and cool check out the jeweled lacerta or the gold tegu. they are far easier to care for, a little larger than a bearded dragon and they tame out really well.
I wish ya the best of luck!
The Reptile Project i heard Gold Tegus are the least easiest tegu to tame and own
Joanee Grylls she should get a bearded dragon
I would convince her to get a smaller lizard 🦎 to start. Geckos and bearded dragons are a lot easier to care for. Or even a corn snake, king snake, or ball python.
Hey man great video. So quick question, for this lizard, if you keeps it’s enclosure outside would you still need heating pads and be mindful about temperature? I live in South Florida so it’s similar to its natural environment.
You should be fine but during the winter you should make a hide box with a heating pad.
im in port st lucie i think i want to set something crazy up outside for 1 or 2 of these
Hey does it matter what snails you feed them?
Any tips on taming? I've had mine for a year and he is stubborn
How long does it take for them to get full grown?
What do you use to condition the water?
Caiman lizard looks like it may be closely related to monitor lizards
K.L. They aren’t related to monitor lizards. They are more closely related to tegus.
I have a question so I had a huge pentagon tank and I’m planning to make half of it water but I don’t know how to add a land feature in the middle for it to stand on and I’m also adding a extra top part for it to clubs to bask above but I need help adding the land feature obove the water like what materials are okay to go under water to hold it up? My only thing I’m thinking of is using pvc pipes tounchinng the bottom with them making a square type of land with a beach that goes 3ft up to its basking spot
ua-cam.com/video/5o_w9QFPqn4/v-deo.html Jonathan Carrillo
Maybe that can give you a few ideas.
I may have not heard it but what substrate?
Dylan dah Dude I use Cyprus mulch
Is thorn full grown ?
Dr.Burrito Taco not yet. He is about 2 years old and will get twice as big in the next 2-3 years.
can this be housed outside in la?
No
I have figured 8 puffer fish that feed on snails,bloodworms,mussel and so on I was wondering if the caiman lizard can live with brackish water or will I need to add an freshwater source
How often do you feed? is it everyday or are there starve days?
Every 2-3 days
Do they eat the snails whole, shell included?
Kainoa Blackeagle no they like peel it in its mouth with its tongue and spit out the shells
Yo this guys on tiktok What
Crock a what??
Caiman lizards are boring as hell. I’ve had them before. I much prefer tegus and monitors. I have a timor monitor right now and he is awesome.
Ryan Heard lol I guess it all depends on who is keeping them. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all. I do love monitors but I find caiman lizards more entertaining than tegus.
Hwo mutch is caiman lizard?
_ Shrederz they typically they run anywhere between 300-500 dollars
Thank you
@@TheReptileProject how about a good decorated, proper sized enclosure for an adult male?
Molnar Alexandru it depends on how you build it, but an adult enclosure will cost ya anywhere between $500-$1000
75 or 100 gallon aquarium for an adult caiman is animal abuse. Stop giving out horrible info.
It’s not it’s fine for them as long as your giving them proper enrichment outside of their enclosure I’ve had mine for 2 hrs shes just fine