Anoles • Family: Polychrotidae (polly•kro•ti•day)

Housing

Green Anoles or Large Headed Anoles

Housing up to 3 Anoles – 3' by 2 ½' by 3'

Housing two pair - 3' by 2 ½' by 5'

Jamacian Giant Anoles or Knight Anoles

Housing up to 3 Anoles – 4' by 2 ½' by 5'

Housing two pair - 6' by 2 ½' by 5'

Basking locations

Full Spectrum bulbs (UV/A promotes natural behavior and UV/B aids in the matabolizzation and utilization of vitamin D, and Calcium)The UV producing buld should be no more than 10 inches away from the basking area.

Tempatures

Cage tempatures between 75 and 85

Basking tempatures between 92 and 95

Never use Heat Rocks to regulate tank tempatures or basking areas.

Watering

Anoles drink droplets of dew and water from leaves and branches. Watering can be done with a spray bottle or a simple misting system.

Lifespan

Wild-caught Adults can exceed 4 years (up to 8 years)

Captive Breed Anoles can exceed 10 years

Breeding

Breeding Information being compiled! Thank you for your understanding.

Male Anoles attain larger sizes than females of the same species