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05-20-2008, 02:19 PM
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Cuvier Problems??
Hello everyone Im new to this site but I have a problem and Im hoping someone could help me out?
I have a 30 inch male cuvier that I have had for the past 2 and a half years however he has recently gone off feed for the first I have had him I have his tempratures spot on I have burrows and Hides in his set up hiding spots in the water for him I DONT handle so as to not stress him out so im a bit baffled any ideas?
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05-20-2008, 05:49 PM
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Re: Cuvier Problems??
Its been about 4 weeks since he last ate Ive tried offering everything to him but he just wont take he snapped at food once in the past fortnight but didnt take so I left it at that I dont want to stress him out if thats the problem I might only make it worse??
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05-20-2008, 06:12 PM
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Re: Cuvier Problems??
Are you referring to a Cuvier's dwarf caiman?
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05-20-2008, 06:14 PM
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Re: Cuvier Problems??
Since I don't think you're keeping Cuvier's Beaked Whale! I assume you have Paleosuchus palpebrosus?
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It's tough when an animal suddenly changes habits for no obvious reason.. I helped a friend with a similar problem recently (with a dwarf Caiman).. my advice was to make sure the water was not too hot and place food out of the water near the basking spot. It worked for him.
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05-20-2008, 06:15 PM
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Re: Cuvier Problems??
.. oops, looks like John beat me to it by a hair!
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05-20-2008, 07:57 PM
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Re: Cuvier Problems??
Yea I have tried a few things for my caiman to entice him but nothing seems to be working I have even noticed him to start losing weight I havent tried leaving it near the basking spot though thanks ill give ya a try and keep ya posted
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05-20-2008, 10:40 PM
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Re: Cuvier Problems??
If you haven't done so already read our Captive Croc FAQ at:
Crocodilian Captive Care FAQ (Caiman, Alligator, Crocodile)
What are your enclosure temps (air, water & basking spot)
What are you feeding your caiman
I would assume that your caiman is wild caught, if this is the case has it been treated for internal parasites? |
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05-21-2008, 01:54 AM
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Re: Cuvier Problems??
My Cuvier's captive farmed I got him from the states and I have been feeding him many things raw meats;all sorts of fish mice and day old chicks I havent drastically changed his habitat for months but this still happened ill check out that link....
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05-21-2008, 02:01 AM
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Re: Cuvier Problems??
Haha I already on these on this site earlier I e-mailed the adminastrator for advice no reply so far...
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05-21-2008, 02:09 AM
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Re: Cuvier Problems??
Out of curiosity and if you don't mind me asking, what farm did he come from? I'd be surprised if anyone is breeding Cuvier's Dwarf caimans on a commercial level due to several reasons. They have very little commercial value. They're illegal to keep as pets in many if not most states. And most of all, they are very inexpensive to import.
It's ok to give an occasional raw meat treat, but whole prey items are the best.
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05-21-2008, 04:30 PM
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Re: Cuvier Problems??
We really need pictures and husbandry description if we are to help. Also I heard most Cuvier's only get about 3-5 feet, perhaps yours is mature now and it's metabolism is slowing down.
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05-21-2008, 10:43 PM
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Re: Cuvier Problems??
Yea I got it from a place called Mattiacus herp farm outside texas cant remember exactly where a few years back and I am currently trying to get pictures up my cuvier isnt fully mature yet my vet confirmned by taking blood tests a few months back due to an infection,,,,
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