Today, i got a Green anole from the fair in town today, only reason i bought one was because of how badly the guy was handling them, he was really being rough with them. But i got one for like $ 10, yeah i know its alot, but now im stuck with him. he seems to be very healthy, is a baby right now, suited inside a 2.5 gallon tank, i AM planing on getting a bigger one as he grows. i have some sticks in there, and also just a regular light bulb, the guy had no idea what he was doing, even i knew more then him. heres what he said according to his information
Are Called Baby Dragons,
do not need heating/light
can be housed in a half a gallon tank for its entire life
has no teeth
can lay up to 10,000 eggs a year XD
and that the color changes depend on the surroundings of the backround.
but i bought one (being the caring animal lover that i am) so that the thing wouldnt be tortured .. even then the guy grabbed it by its tail quickly, but i really need help housing it .. i have no idea how to take care of these little guys. she also seems to go into a light sleep for like 10 seconds then wakes back up, shes very active though.
Here's a quick list of essentials:
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1) 10 gallons per anole. Females or 1 male to a group of females can be housed together, but males alone should not be housed together.
2) UVB light and basking temp of 90 F available for 10 - 12 hours a day. Without proper temps and lighting, the anole will eventually die.
3) Substrate should help maintain humidity. Eco-earth, jungle bed, and bed-a-beast are good examples of coconut coir bedding; keep lightly moistened and well mixed to help maintain humidity at about 60%. Change monthly. Regular misting of the enclosure will help also.
4) They are insectivores. Crickets, phoenix worms, silk worms, are good staple insects. Meal worms, wax worms, butter worms are examples of insects to feed occasionally. Insects should be coated in calcium powder once or twice a week to prevent calcium deficiency.
5) They are semi-arboreal; they like to spend alot of time off the ground in trees; enclosure decor should reflect that.
5)
http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/lizardsas ... pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com WAY to small of tank you need at least 10 gallons you should also buy another anole.
High Five for saving animals!! Lol
But everything that TPau15 said, but if you dont get it, I got a care sheet from my pet store cause I got some 2 weeks ago, So here it is::
Lifespan: 3-6 yrs
Tank: 1-2 Anoles=10 Gallon, Tall is best, with screen top.
Provide plenty of plants (Can be fake) and Branches to climb on
Water dish, big enough to fit entire body AND tail in
Keep the humidity 60-80%, and mist the cage 3 times a day.
Bottom of tank should have a barely moistened forest substrate, ask the pet store guy.
Do not use sand as it can block intestinal passages.
Heat: 65 to 85 Degrees farenheit
UV light bulb:
Use a full spectrum 5.0 Bulb for 12 hours each day.
Feeding:
Feed 2 3 week old crickets every OTHER day.
Useing a cricket keeper. Remove all uneaten crickets !!!!
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Always dust crickets with Vitimin supplements.
You will also need a hydrometer and Thermometer. To keep track of heat and humidity.
