I just bought a Green Anole, I know dumb considering I know absolutely nothing about them. But considering I'm willing to sit here and read all night long, Don't bash.
Now my question is, I need all the information and tips I can get right now about the care and about the reptiles in general.
You can give me websites, give me your own tips and advice, Anything that will help keep this little guy happy.
By the way, I know they eat Crickets and those little white worms. lol
Answers:
Well I think I can help you out. I posted this on my forum for another person who was looking for information about them.
If you want to keep two, you will need about a 20 gallon tank, with a secure top. Be sure that you do not house two males together. That could lead to fighting for territory. The substrate can be: Bark mulch, orchid bark, ground coconut fiber, peat moss. Also make sure to have plants, logs, or other decorations for them to climb onto.
Anoles need to be kept at a certain temperature. During the day they can be at 75掳-80掳F (24掳-27掳C) with a basking temperature of 85-90F (29掳-32掳C). At night the temperature can be kept around 65掳-75掳F (18掳-24掳C). Also the humidity needs to be kept 60-70%.
They need to have UV light also, which can be achieved by fluorescent UVB bulbs. Basking temperature are reached with the use of incandescent bulbs, infrared bulbs or under the tank heaters. The light should be on for about 12 hours. It is important never to use a heat rock or anything that is similar they can be hazardous to the anoles.
Their diet consists of cockroaches, crickets, mealworms, waxworms, fruit flies and other small insects.
Be sure to check and clean up daily any feces or urine that you notice. When the water becomes dirty or is old clean it out and replace with freshwater. One thing that is important is to make sure the enclosure gets misted daily. Spray in the morning and then later in the evening. Since sometimes they do not drink from the standing water, this will form droplets for them to drink instead.
Crickets and/or mealworms, yes. I've always kept mine with more vegetation than they've had in the pet store, and they've generally been ok. A layer of dirt in the bottom of a fishtank, and planted basic houseplants with sturdy leaves. There was a plant with layered leaves (like the top of a pineapple) that was their favorite. Of course, the tank needs some kind of screen top, since they can easily walk up the glass (or hang upside down from the screen). I sprayed the plants thoroughly with a water bottle to keep the plants alive and not make puddles in the terrarium, and also sprayed the glass to give the green anoles something to drink.
Most importantly, green anoles, like other reptiles, need a heat source to keep themselves warm and aid in digestion. Although I've seen lightbulbs hanging in terrariums, I've used a heatrock, which they would lay on and chill.
Never pick up the anoles by their tail - it can break off (to escape enemies). They're speedy, and can blend in so well I wouldn't recommend taking them out of their terrarium.
Good luck with your green anole! I found them to be enjoyable, and easy to care for.
Hello..plant grow bulbs work well for heat %26 uv in small tanks...they just can't be in the cage nor used with any plastic type tanks %26 they must be on a dimmer switch so you can regulate the heat..manually ..use a temp thermometer that reads humidty %26 warmth...the bulbs %26 dimmer switches, etc are available @ hardware stores or Wal Marts as well...Talons advice is pretty good as well for some more info...them little white worms are wax worms ...just for info !!!Take Care :)
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