Lizard Caiman Lizard, Dracaena guianensis
The caiman lizard is a semi-aquatic species named for its large, heavy scales that resemble those of the caiman crocodile. It has a green body and a reddish-orange head. Growing up to 2-4 feet. Eating apple snails. Read more..
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Caiman lizards primarily eat freshwater snails, as well as shrimps, scallops, octopus, freshwater clams, smelts With a unique diet comes a unique set of teeth. Because their prey items are slow-moving, their teeth don’t have to be pointed to grip or hold their food in place. Instead, all of the caiman lizard’s teeth are rounded, almost like beads. These specialized teeth, coupled with powerful jaw muscles, allow them to crush the shells of their prey and eat the meatier bits inside!
Hatchlings start out between 10 and 16 inches in length including the tail, and they grow quickly. You can expect them to easily double in size in the first year or ~1"/month with a good diet. Growth will slow down in the second and third years
Caiman Lizard Care Sheet
| Care Level | Advanced |
| Temperament | Docile |
| Native to | South America |
| Average size | 2-4 feet |
| Cage Requirements | Minimum of 8x4x4 with substantial aquarium section of 100gal+ |
| Temperature | 84-88 degrees |
| Humidity | Over 70% |
| Feeding frequency | Babies and juveniles fed daily. Adults fed every 2-3 days |
| Life span | 10+ years |
Babies and juveniles can be kept in an enclosure measuring 4′ x 2′ and at least 2′ tall.
By the time they are a year to a year and half old however, they should be moved into their adult sized house.
This needs to measure a minimum of 8 feet long, 4 feet wide and be at least 4 feet tall.
Caiman lizards like to climb, and also require a large area of water to soak and swim in.
Larger areas are better for this lizard! Include land, large water for swimming and vertical branches for climbing.
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Caiman Lizard, Dracaena guianensis
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The caiman lizard is a semi-aquatic species named for its large, heavy scales that resemble those of..