Anoles live in the southeast united states and caribbean islands and require a warm and humid habitat. Also anoles of the same sex may be housed together if they don't fight.
A 10 gallon terrarium is minimum for 2 anoles, a bigger terrarium will be needed for more. id say add 5 gallons atleast per anole. taller enclosures are recommended these lizards like to climb, be sure to use a screen lid with the habitat.
Temperature gradients are required from top to bottom of the habitat to regulate body temperature. Temperature should vary from day time to night time hours.
The habitat should be have two thermometers one high and one low and one hydrometer to monitor the temperature and humidity levels.
The basking spot should be the warmest spot in the habitat during the day. heat is provided by a high wattage heat bulb placed directly above the basking spot. during night time hours the light should be turned off.
Anole are diurnal, meaning they are most active during the day. They need uvb and uva light flourescent bulb for 12 houres a day these bulbs can be bought at local petstores.
For the substrate use 2 to 3 inches of coconut fiber or bark bedding bought at local petstores. Clean the lizards wast weekly and clean out the cage monthly.
Include decor to elevate your anole closer to the heat lamp for basking.
Add rock or wood hiding places in the cool area of the home for the lizard to hide.
Provide branches for the lizard to climb on the anoles love habitat plants live or fake just make sure they aren't toxic, good choices are ficus, pothos, and some philodendron.
Anoles are insectivores, meaning they eat most of the time live insects. Crickets are the primary source for food, but anoles need a variety of insects in their diet, so it is important to feed different insects from time to time.
Anoles need calcium supplementation and will benefit from a reptile multivitamin.
Be sure to clean water bowls and food bowls daily.
Insects Crickets, mealworms, and on occasion waxworms.
Water mist the insides of the enclosure with a spray bottle that has not been used before and anole will lick droplets from the sides and plants in the terrarium.
Life span 5 to 7 years with proper care.
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