Anoles & Other Small Insectivorous Lizards: Care Notes & Important Supplies

bronxzoofrank

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Hi All,
The Green or Carolina Anole, Anolis carolinensis, has introduced generations of herp enthusiasts to reptile-keeping. Small, active, and willing to breed in captivity, this handsome arboreal lizard makes a wonderful pet. Although associated with “beginners”, Green Anoles are complex creatures, well able to hold the interest of lifelong herpetologists and pet keepers, myself included. A huge array of relatives (there are over 370 anole species!), many available in the pet trade, can be kept in a similar manner. Today I’ll review supplies for Anoles and similar lizards to get you started off right. Please see the linked articles, and post questions below, for detailed information on care and breeding. Read the rest of this article here: The Green Anole - Important Supplies for Anoles and other Lizard Pets
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acpart

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I remember as a kid these anoles (called "chameleons" in the pet trade) were sold really cheaply in pet stores with, of course, no care instructions. I shudder to think how many I bought and "killed" through poor husbandry back in those days.

Aliza
 

bronxzoofrank

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I remember as a kid these anoles (called "chameleons" in the pet trade) were sold really cheaply in pet stores with, of course, no care instructions. I shudder to think how many I bought and "killed" through poor husbandry back in those days.

Aliza

The standard diet suggested was dry turtle food (ant pupae) and sugar water...as they always drink when dehydrated, many assumed the sugar was providing nutrients (from the look of things, many people believe the same for themselves these days!), But some good came of it, interested folks learned how to care for them, and breed. Today rarer species benefit...in fact, green anoles are declining in many places, perhaps due to effect of introduced anole species. Best, Frank
 

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