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| Anolis carolinensis |
| The Green Anole is the only anole native to the U.S. Anoles are sometimes called "chameleons." This is due to their color-changing ability of the green anoles, especially, who when severely stressed or ill will turn dark brown. They are not true chameleons, species of lizards that look very different than anoles and come from different parts of the world. Wild diet includes grubs, crickets, cockroaches, spiders, moths, any arthropod which will fit in their mouths. In captivity, avoid 'sow bugs' (aka potato bugs, pill bugs) and beetles. |
| Availabilty: IN STOCK |
Price: $9.99
Size/Age: Adults |
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How can I care for my Green Anole?
Green anoles are easy to keep in captivity provided the keeper is willing to obtain the necessary equipment the anoles need to survive. One of the most common mistakes first-time anole keepers make is not preparing an appropriate enclosure for their new pets. Because anoles are relativity inexpensive, many people who buy them do not feel inclined to furnish a roomy enclosure for the animals. Anoles often find themselves shoved in tiny plastic cages and even jars that provide little room for the animals to move around or thermo-regulate. This leads to the deaths of many anoles each year.
To maintain a pair of Carolina anoles (never house two males together), all that is needed is a 20-gallon or larger aquarium with a screen lid. An incandescent light should be placed over one end of the screen to maintain a temperature gradient inside the enclosure. The area under the incandescent light should stay between 90°F and 95°F, while the area opposite the light should remain around 80°F during the day. Night temperatures can be lower, with 70°F being a good average night temperature for healthy Carolina anoles. Captive anoles require exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light; fluorescent lights designed for reptiles can be used to give anoles exposure to UV light. Any lights used to heat and illuminate an anole terrarium should be operated using a timer to mimic the natural rising and setting of the sun. Carolina anoles like humidity levels between 55% and 75%, so a substrate of topsoil or organic potting soil works well for these lizards. Any terrarium containing Carolina anoles needs to be misted at least once per day to maintain humidity levels and provide the anoles with drinking water. Climbing branches are essential for these anoles. A good anole terrarium contains sturdy branches running at different angles for the anoles to climb on. Anoles also appreciate live plants in their enclosures. Pothos plants are an excellent choice for anole terrariums. These hardy plants can be grown in pots, jars of water or soil on the bottom of the terrarium.
The anole primarily feeds on various insects and other invertebrates. They may also eat pollen and nectar. To feed captive anoles, offer crickets, waxworms, silkworms, or other small soft bodied insects. All insects should be gut-loaded and dusted with a calcium/D3 supplement before being offered to the anoles. Anole keepers should be careful not to offer insects that are too large for the anole to swallow. A good rule of thumb is that any insect half the size of the anole's head or larger is probably too large. If the anole can't snap it up in one bite, it is too large and may cause digestion problems. Besides insects, some captive anoles also enjoy a weekly treat of fruit baby food offered in a shallow dish.
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