Young caiman are yellow and have black stripes and spots. As they mature, these spots disappear.
Mature caiman are a dull olive green.
When hungry, these reptiles can be found snacking on insects, crustaceans, and molluscs. However, as they grow fish, amphibians, reptiles and water birds make up the majority of their diet. Spectacled caiman begin courting in April and May and by August eggs are laid. When the youngsters hatch there are plenty of bugs around, and similar to humans, a social hierarchy is formed between the crocodiles.