So, I'm looking to find a good, reputable breeder to get a caiman lizard from, but first and foremost, I want to make sure the set up I have in mind will be suitable.
I know they are hard to keep in captivity(maybe if I'm lucky I'll start a CBB program
) and knowledge on them is limited, but I've always had an admiration for them and would love to house one.
I was thinking a A35 enclosure from Animal Plastics(
Animal Plastics A35 Arboreal Cage ) would be a good start for enclosure size? 6ft long, 2ft wide, 4ft high. Was thinking on paying extra for a few things, like locking doors, heat shroud, UVB fixture, etc.
Would have a Powersun or Reptisun bulb for UVB/UVA and full spectrum. Was also thinking a Reptituff light and a Moonlite, all Zoomed brand. 1/3 or 1/2 of the tank would be water high enough to full submerge, possibly with a water heater(depends how the water temp does under light fixtures). Cypress mulch deep enough to burrow. Some natural, hardy plantation to aid in humidity. A fogger for humidity. Some secured branches for climbing, especially over the water.
Hot side ambient ~87F, cool side ambient ~79F, no lower than 75F at all times. Humidity roughly 60-80%.
Sound good? Anyone got anything to add? Any tips? Yes, I have had large lizard experience, just so you all know. Had a tegu I kept for about 6 years, was an adoption, got her at 8 yrs old. She was awesome <3
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