Adult Caiman Lizard For Sale

The caiman lizards for sale are sizable reptiles. They can grow to be between two and five feet long and weigh eight to twelve pounds when fully grown. As adults, these lizards are about as heavy as a cat. Females ordinarily only get as big as four feet in length and 10 pounds, while full-grown males can reach sizes of five feet long and 12 pounds.
A male lizard’s maximum length is about as tall as actor Danny Devito. The caiman lizards for sale have thick, stocky bodies and elongated, flat tails. Covering the lizard are large scales that are similar in appearance to those on crocodiles. Their limbs are short but strong, allowing them to quickly evade danger.

Caiman Lizard Behavior
The caiman lizards for sale have been described as neither social nor solitary. Caiman lizards can thrive on their own but they are generally not aggressive and can live in harmony with other lizards as well. This is due to their even-tempered nature. These lizards are highly active and can run, climb, and swim extremely well. They spend a majority of their time in or close to water. Their tail aids them in swimming and may be used to defend themselves against predators by whipping it at them. These exotic lizards are diurnal. Nearly all of their activity takes place in the daytime and they primarily sleep throughout the night.
During the day, the caiman lizards for sale search for food near riverbanks, hunt underwater, and sunbathe on branches that hang low over the water. They use the water as a quick escape route when needed, simply plunging into the river from the branches they rest on and swimming away. At night, they sleep in bushes or trees, hidden from potential threats. caiman lizards for sale are tremendously smart animals.

Size
The caiman lizards for sale varies in length from .6 to 1.3 meters (2 to 4 feet) and can weigh up to 4.5 kilograms (10 pounds).

Food/Eating Habits
The carnivorous caiman lizards for sale feeds primarily on invertebrates, such as snails, crawfish and freshwater clams. They are also known predators of Amazon river turtles. Once a prey item is caught, the lizard raises its head, moving the meal into position at the back of its powerful jaws. Then, it crushes the animal with its strong back teeth, spits out the broken shell and consumes the softer part of its prey. They are able to easily crush shells by utilizing their mighty jaws and molar-like teeth. The caiman lizards for sale bite down on the tough material, breaking it. Then they discard the hard shell pieces before eating the meat from their prey. This allows them to effortlessly feed on a variety of hard-shelled invertebrates. Their favorite meal seems to be snails, particularly apple snails.

Reproduction and Development
Little is known about the reproductive behavior and cycle of the caiman lizards for sale. This species reproduces sexually, and females lay five to seven fertilized eggs per clutch, with an incubation period of about 179 days. They lay their eggs in holes in the riverbank, which they then cover. Hatchlings are born independent, requiring no prenatal care.

• Naturally Occurring Out Of South America Ranging From Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Parts Of Brazil And Even To The Coast Of Guyana And Suriname
• Adult Caiman Lizard Can Reach Lengths Of 4-5 Feet In Length And Weigh Up To 8-12 Pounds
• If Kept Properly They Can Live 10+ Years In Captivity And Become Best Buds With You
• Like An Aquatic Tegu Coverd In Large Bony Scales The Skin Resembles That Of A Crocodile!
• They Must Have A Half Land Half Water Setup Or A Big Enough Water Dish To Swim And Soak In