Brown Anole Care Sheet
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Scientific Name:
Anolis sagrei |
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Statistics |
| Natural Location: |
Cuba, Bahamas,
Florida |
| Average Lifespan: |
3 Years |
| Estimated Size: |
7" to 8" |
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Distribution
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| Captive
Care Information |
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Food
& Water
Most of their water will be consumed through their food.
They may lick the water off the sides of the tank. You
can offer a small amount of water in a bowl, but take
caution not to leave the bowl in the tank. The high temperatures,
coupled with the water, will raise the humidity.
Mist the enclosure twice a day, as they will drink the
mist off the leaves. You can also use a drip system.
Lighting, Temperature & Humidity
Keep the temperature during the day around 82 degrees
F to 86 degrees F. At night, the temperature should
be kept around 75 degrees F to 80 degrees F. A broad-spectrum
heat bulb, and a flourescent bulb should suffice for
the Brown Anole.
Housing
Brown Anoles do not need much space, although
you do not want to cramp them. A simple 2' x 2' x 2'
enclosure should work well, using a glass aquarium with
screen top, or full-screen. A simple substrate of potting
soil or peat moss mixed with play sand works well. You
should include real plants in the enclosure for them
to climb on, as well as a few branches.
Breeding
These lizards breed in the late spring to early summer
months. They will normally lay 2 eggs per clutch, and
many clutches throughout the summer months. Make sure
to include leaves or some other vegatation on teh ground,
as they will lay the eggs underneath. Allow 60 - 90 days
for the eggs to hatch. It is recommended that you remove
the babies after they hatch, or before for incubation.
In many cases, feeder insects and even the adults will
eat the young. |
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