How much does a pet crocodile cost? Market price reference

Pet crocodiles are young crocodiles of certain species that do not grow very large and are kept as pets. When choosing a pet crocodile on the market, it is best to pick one with a body length of about 40 cm, because such a crocodile is less likely to die from disease, and there is no need to worry about how to tame it in the future. This can save a lot of unnecessary trouble in keeping it. Let's take a look below at how much a pet crocodile costs!

How much does a pet crocodile cost?

Pet crocodiles are mostly Thai crocodiles. On the pet market they generally cost about 260 to 300 yuan each, but the price varies greatly depending on the size of the crocodile and the city of purchase. In some cities they can sell for about 500 to 800 yuan. In any case, when buying and keeping a crocodile, you must obtain some breeding permits, otherwise it is illegal.

How big can a pet crocodile grow?

The number of pet crocodiles on the market is relatively limited. Generally there are only Thai crocodiles, which can grow to 3 to 4 m and have a fierce temperament. A small number of caimans are also sold; they can grow to a body length of about 2 m, making them a small-sized crocodile. Because they are smaller than Thai crocodiles, they are also more popular. The dwarf caiman has a body length of about 1.5 m and is also relatively popular. In addition, the American Mississippi alligator and the Yangtze alligator are also very popular. The former can reach a body length of 4 m, while the latter reaches 2 m at most, but because the latter is a protected animal, it is not considered within this scope.

The keeping environment for pet crocodiles

1. Enclosure: For a pet crocodile, you can choose a fish tank or a storage box. A watertight storage box is recommended, because it can prevent the crocodile from breaking through it. It must be 1.5 times the length of the crocodile to allow the crocodile to grow.

2. Lid: A crocodile can swing its tail and jump out of a place three times its own length. Do not underestimate a crocodile's jumping ability.

3. Filter: The filter is used to filter the water quality and is an essential device.

4. Oxygen pump: The oxygen pump is what adds oxygen, giving the crocodile a good underwater environment.

5. Heater rod: Heater rods are sold in aquarium shops and can raise the temperature, but you need to be careful that the crocodile does not break them.

6. Basking platform: The basking platform is for the crocodile to breathe or rest. A turtle basking platform will do; large stones are best.

7. UVB lamp: A UVB lamp can help the crocodile absorb vitamin D3. If it can bask in the sun for half an hour every day, it is not needed.

8. Thermometer: The thermometer is used to measure the temperature.