Green Anole

General Information

 * Scientific Name: Anolis carolinensis
 * Lifespan: 6 years
 * Male Length: 7-8 inches
 * Female Length: 5-6 inches
 * Diurnal
 * Insectivore
 * Arboreal

Geographic Range and Habitat
The geographic range for Green Anoles is the Southeastern Un

ited States. They are commomly found in moist forests, brushy clearings, and urban areas, where they spend their time in trees, bushes, and around houses.

Availability
Green Anoles are one of the most common and cheapest pets in the reptile-keeping hobby and are usually available at any pet or reptile stores.

Behaviour and Handling
Green Anoles are skittish reptiles that tolerate gentle handling. They are fragile creatures and their tail will break easily if they are mishandled, but it will grow back. It is best to keep handling to a minimum, but if you do decide to, they prefer perching on the shoulder or hand are instead of being tightly held.

Housing and Substrate
For Green Anoles, taller enclosures are better because they are arboreal reptiles. The cage should have some sort of vent for air circulation. Reptibreeze cages work really well for ventilation and circulation. There should be plants, branches, and leaves for cover, shady areas, and climbing space.

The recommended substrate for these anoles are bark substrates or untreated soil, mixed with leaf litter.

Heating and Lighting
The hot spot should be produced by a heat lamp at 93-97 degrees Fahrenheit. The ambient temperature in the cage should be 80-84 degrees. The night-time temperature can drop down to 65-75 degrees.

Diet and Vitamins
Green Anoles are insectivores, so they should be fed crickets, mealworms, or small dubia roaches. Grasshoppers can be nice treats for them, but make sure they do not harbour any pesticides or parasites. You should feed them once everyday. The insects should be dusted with calcium and vitamin D3 twice a week.

Water and Humidity
There should be a small water dish in the enclosure for the Green Anole. The enclosure should be misted once or twice every day. The main way they drink is lapping up the water droplets from the leaves in their enclosure. Humidity levels should be kept high.

Sites Used

 * http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Care-Sheets/Green-Anole/
 * http://zoomed.com/cm/resources-stuff/Care%20Sheet/fb_GreenAnole.html