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Anoles
Anoles are a small - medium sized arboreal reptile ranging from just a few inches up to 22 inches. They range from North America - Asia. They are a very common reptile specie as they can be very affordable. They come in multiple different colors and through selective breeding; morphs are now available throughout the reptile hobby. Anoles range from climates that are hot with minimal shrubbery - very hot and damp rainforest climates. The most common anole being the green anole, they are often seen looking brown, as the pigments in the skin can lighten and darken depending on mood, stress and temperature.
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Why do fingernails turn brown?
they turn brown because of many reasons. one of the most common is smoking. when u smoke the smoke stains the nails. it can be pretty gross. nothing can help it, unless u stop smoking. u might also have a disease or nail fungus. anyway, they're all gross.
Yes, they do hibernate in the northern parts of their range, like North Carolina, Tennessee, etc.
In more southern areas where winters are warmer but still cool, they may bruminate; that is, become much less active and not eat, but they are not in that deep, deep torpor that hibernation entails.
Here is some stuff on anoles and what they like. Enjoy! Green Anole Facts
Taxonomy
Order: Squamata
Family: Iguanidae
Genus/species: Anolis carolinensis
Description
The green anole is generally about five to eight inches (13 to 20 cm) long. Females are usually smaller and can be under five inches (13 cm) long. Green anoles have adhesive lamellae on their foot-pads for crawling along walls, much like geckos. Able to change color, the green anole can be anywhere from bright green to browns and grays. One thought is that the green coloration is related to dominance.
Their color varies depending on their mood, temperature, humidity and health. They are often referred to as the American chameleon, although they are unrelated to chameleons. Their tails and bodies are long and slender and their heads have pointed snouts. Males are distinguishable from females because males have a pink dewlap, a flap of skin that hangs in an arc below their neck. This dewlap is used for attracting females and in territorial displays.
Green anoles have a stereotyped set of behaviors. Male anoles perform rituals of dominance and territoriality. They show their dominance by bobbing their heads, usually through pushup-like movements. They also flare their dewlap. When threatened by another male, the opponents begin with head bobbing and flaring. Then they extend their throat (different than dewlap) to enlarge their body profile, they turn lateral to their opponent, showing the side profile of their body. They also erect crests along the back, and form an eyespot. These performances are intended to intimidate the other anole. The loser of the confrontation performs submissive head bobbing and retreats to a different territory.
Distribution and Habitat
Green anoles live in the Southeastern United States from eastern Texas to southern Virginia.
Diet in the Wild
These anoles require greenery, some shade and a moist environment. They can be found in trees, shrubs, and on walls or fences.
Reproduction
Green anoles breed anywhere from late March to early October. Females can lay single eggs every two weeks. These eggs are small, leathery and measure about .25 inches (.6 cm). They need moist soil and foliage and hatch after anywhere from five to seven weeks.
Life Span
They can live up to seven years in captivity.
Status
There is no special status for the green anole at this time. The major threats to these anoles are house cats and collecting for the food trade.
Fun Facts
Male green anoles, because of their territoriality, react to a mirror image of themselves and may act aggressively toward it.
Ps. I put a mirror in front of my male then his dewlap begins flaring showing the red that is in their neck. I have a girl and a boy, they're so cute! Remember this: They carry a disease called salmonella. Lizards carry about 77 percent of it. Wash your hands when you touch them or any reptile. Don't eat and drink while you hold them, don't even kiss them (who would?), and make sure don't share no food or drink with them it's the best way to get the disease! So have fun... They're lovable and can be tamed. I think the disease is really not that common but don't just sit there and wait what happens. Thank you and look below for more facts and care.
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How does a cricket eat a green anole?
It doesn't. Crickets are primarily herbivores and detrivores. Anoles eat crickets.
Crickets can bite off toes and chunks of the lizard's feet.
Answer There is no way we can x-ray you on here. Do yourself a favor and stop playing a guessing game, go see a doctor.
What does anole feces look like?
My green anole's feces look brown at one end and some white. I got him of January '12 and ges pooped like that ever since.
They will try to eat it but spit it out because its hard shell is to hard for the anole to eat
Does a female green anole have to mate with a male to lay eggs?
Not necessarily ! Many female lizards (including anoles, geckos and iguanas) will lay eggs at regular intervals. However - unless the female has been mated with a male, the eggs will be infertile, and will never hatch.
Can you feed a anole lizard baby carrots?
No. Anoles eat insects. If you have a pet anole you can feed it crickets, which are commonly sold for that purpose at pet stores.
Why is your anole lizard losing his paws?
Possibly it isn't humid enough when he sheds so the shed builds up eventually making feet fall off.
Why does your little brow anole lizard lie on top of your bigger brown anole lizard?
There probly mating
When a green anole die what color sould be?
It will most likely be brown if it dies from stress. But it could be green too. There is no specific color for a dead anole.
What green anole can live with house gecko?
None - they wouldn't co-exist in the wild - so why force them to co-habit in captivity !
Can golden geckos and anoles eat black crickets from outside?
collecting feeders from outside can be a risk for your pets, They are usually filled with mites, diseases, and most popular pestisides!
Please do not do this.
Is it bad if a green anole is brown?
I had a green anole for a long time and mine always turns brown. The answer would be no, it is not bad if a green anole is brown.
P.S: Green means active and alert and brown means relaxed OR cold.
What kind of environment do anole eggs need to stay alive until the hatch?
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To me, I think anole(lizard/...camellion) eggs, should be layed in fresh moist soil and take all male anoles-lizards out orelse they will eat their eggs. That't just my guess. I'm still waiting for an answer though.
Ps. I do exactly what I said, but my eggs just don't seem to make it.
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How do you care for a green anole?
You need to have either a light light above it or keep in tons of sunlight!! if they don't get enough they will turn brown and die!!!SO ALWAYS KEEP THEIR CAGE IN THE SUN! OR JUST BUY A CLIP ON LIGHT AT YOUR PET STORE IN THE REPTILE SECTION OR LIZARD SECTION! keep them in a cage because they are fast little buggers. Feed them meal worms or crickets! Buy the, at your local pet store. Also don't give thema bowl of water spray their cage around the walls, this keeps it moist and they will lick it off to drink. you should put soil at the bottom of its cage with some plants like grass (buy all of this at a local store) DO NOT JUST PICK GRASS OUTSIDE AND PLOP IT IN YOUR CAGE AND DO NOT JUST GET DIRT FROM OUTSIUDE!!! please buy it at a pet store
Whoa, This is like, the exact opposite of the research I've done. It says to NEVER leave your anole in direct sunlight, or else it will literally cook inside out! Tempertures that are perfect for them is 60-80 F(75) They may be fast little dudes, but they are SO friendly! I ALWAY'S Take TRex (My 3 month old Anole) Out of his cage and play with him, he's SUPER friendly! I do agree with buying your items sanitized at a pet store though. I do Feed him 2 crickets every other day, sometimes, as a treat, I'll slice up some fresh fruit and give him a peice or two. For More nutriation, Peach and Banana baby baby food.
My anole lizard always puffs out his neck. Is that normal?
Yes, that is very normal. That is way to know if an anole is a male, if it shows a red neck flap. It uses that to attract females. He must have saw him self in a mirror and thought he was another female lizard.
He also does that to give you a sign he is going to poop.
