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Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman Baby 

Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman Baby for sale , We have several baby Dwarf Caimans (Paleosuchus palpebrosus) available for sale at this time. This is the smallest species of Crocodilian available to the pet trade with adults only growing 3-4.5 feet in length.

Please keep in mind that as this species grows you will need a large cage with plenty of warm water for this animal to thrive. Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman Baby for sale

We have been importing Dwarf Caiman for years now and we supply the majority that are in the United States. Please do not hesitate to contact us

Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman

Scientific Name: Paleosuchus palpebrosus
Common Names: Dwarf Caiman, Cuvier’s Smooth-fronted Caiman

Maximum adult length: 1.5 metres (4.9 feet)

N.B. Exceptionally large specimens can be found in all species of crocodilian.

Cuvier’s dwarf caiman, also known as Cuvier’s smooth-fronted caiman, is a small caiman from northern and central South America. With an adult length of up to 1.6 metres (5.2 feet) in males, and up to 1.2 metres (3.9 feet) in females, it is the smallest species of crocodilian. Having said that, populations surrounding Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands, males have been observed that exceed 2m in total length.