{"id":108829,"date":"2022-04-23T05:27:17","date_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-green-anoles-good-pets\/"},"modified":"2022-04-23T05:27:17","modified_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:27:17","slug":"are-green-anoles-good-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-green-anoles-good-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"Are green anoles good pets?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-green-anoles-good-pets\/#Are_green_anoles_good_pets\" title=\"Are green anoles good pets?\">Are green anoles good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-green-anoles-good-pets\/#How_long_do_green_anoles_live\" title=\"How long do green anoles live?\">How long do green anoles live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-green-anoles-good-pets\/#Why_do_green_anoles_turn_brown\" title=\"Why do green anoles turn brown?\">Why do green anoles turn brown?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-green-anoles-good-pets\/#What_do_green_anoles_eat\" title=\"What do green anoles eat?\">What do green anoles eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-green-anoles-good-pets\/#Are_anoles_friendly\" title=\"Are anoles friendly?\">Are anoles friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-green-anoles-good-pets\/#Do_green_anoles_bite\" title=\"Do green anoles bite?\">Do green anoles bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-green-anoles-good-pets\/#How_long_do_green_anoles_live_for\" title=\"How long do green anoles live for?\">How long do green anoles live for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-green-anoles-good-pets\/#How_much_does_a_green_anole_cost\" title=\"How much does a green anole cost?\">How much does a green anole cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-green-anoles-good-pets\/#How_long_do_green_anoles_live_in_captivity\" title=\"How long do green anoles live in captivity?\">How long do green anoles live in captivity?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-green-anoles-good-pets\/#Do_green_anoles_like_to_be_held\" title=\"Do green anoles like to be held?\">Do green anoles like to be held?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-green-anoles-good-pets\/#How_do_you_keep_green_anoles_green\" title=\"How do you keep green anoles green?\">How do you keep green anoles green?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-green-anoles-good-pets\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_lizard_goes_from_green_to_brown\" title=\"What does it mean when a lizard goes from green to brown?\">What does it mean when a lizard goes from green to brown?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-green-anoles-good-pets\/#How_do_you_make_green_anoles_happy\" title=\"How do you make green anoles happy?\">How do you make green anoles happy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-green-anoles-good-pets\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_anole_is_stressed\" title=\"How do I know if my anole is stressed?\">How do I know if my anole is stressed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-green-anoles-good-pets\/#What_can_I_feed_a_green_anole\" title=\"What can I feed a green anole?\">What can I feed a green anole?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-green-anoles-good-pets\/#Do_green_anoles_eat_fruit\" title=\"Do green anoles eat fruit?\">Do green anoles eat fruit?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-green-anoles-good-pets\/#How_often_do_green_anoles_need_to_be_fed\" title=\"How often do green anoles need to be fed?\">How often do green anoles need to be fed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-green-anoles-good-pets\/#Do_anoles_like_to_be_handled\" title=\"Do anoles like to be handled?\">Do anoles like to be handled?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-green-anoles-good-pets\/#Are_anoles_harmless\" title=\"Are anoles harmless?\">Are anoles harmless?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-green-anoles-good-pets\/#Are_brown_anoles_friendly\" title=\"Are brown anoles friendly?\">Are brown anoles friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-green-anoles-good-pets\/#Are_green_anoles_affectionate\" title=\"Are green anoles affectionate?\">Are green anoles affectionate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-green-anoles-good-pets\/#Do_green_anoles_bite_humans\" title=\"Do green anoles bite humans?\">Do green anoles bite humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-green-anoles-good-pets\/#Do_green_anoles_like_to_be_handled\" title=\"Do green anoles like to be handled?\">Do green anoles like to be handled?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-green-anoles-good-pets\/#Do_green_anoles_have_teeth\" title=\"Do green anoles have teeth?\">Do green anoles have teeth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-green-anoles-good-pets\/#Are_green_anoles_poisonous\" title=\"Are green anoles poisonous?\">Are green anoles poisonous?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_green_anoles_good_pets\"><\/span>Are green anoles good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The green anole is relatively small, inexpensive, and easy to care for, but they need to be handled gingerly or not at all. <b>These little lizards are common pets and make a good reptile for first time reptile keepers. They are native to the southeastern United States and the Caribbean.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_green_anoles_live\"><\/span>How long do green anoles live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While captive anoles can live <b>up to 7 years, males in the wild seem to live no more than a couple of years.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_green_anoles_turn_brown\"><\/span>Why do green anoles turn brown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The green anoles&#8217; bright color indicates a healthy animal in a leafy green habitat with a minimum amount of stress. They turn brown in cold, <b>when they&#8217;re frightened or when they&#8217;re stressed<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_green_anoles_eat\"><\/span>What do green anoles eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The green anole eats <b>spiders, flies, crickets, small beetles, moths, butterflies, small slugs, worms, ants and termites. It only notices prey that is moving. It gets most of its water from the dew on plants.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_anoles_friendly\"><\/span>Are anoles friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s not that they&#8217;ll do anything to you  <b>they&#8217;re extremely friendly, if a bit skittish. But it&#8217;s this skittishness that can lead to problems. They&#8217;re extremely small and easily injured, which means you can&#8217;t hold them too tight. However, since they&#8217;re so skittish, they&#8217;ll try to escape when you hold them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_green_anoles_bite\"><\/span>Do green anoles bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a green anole tries to bite you, don&#8217;t panic and just stay calm. <b>If it does bite you, don&#8217;t jerk away.<\/b><b>This will likely result in breaking its jaw. Instead, wait for the lizard to release its grip on its own.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_green_anoles_live_for\"><\/span>How long do green anoles live for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While captive anoles can live <b>up to 7 years, males in the wild seem to live no more than a couple of years.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_green_anole_cost\"><\/span>How much does a green anole cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>$5 to $10 USD<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_green_anoles_live_in_captivity\"><\/span>How long do green anoles live in captivity?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Size and Longevity. Male green anoles, which are typically much larger than females, reach full size at around 8 inches in total length. Females are usually in the 6 inch range, and of a more slender build. If all husbandry and nutritional needs are met, anoles can live <b>up to 7 years in captivity.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_green_anoles_like_to_be_held\"><\/span>Do green anoles like to be held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Green anoles are skittish and shy, but with consistent and gentle handling, they will become somewhat tame. Anoles are active little lizards that scamper about quickly, making them hard to catch. <b>They prefer not to be handled too much; avoid it if at all possible, and always handle them gently<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_keep_green_anoles_green\"><\/span>How do you keep green anoles green?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dust your anole&#8217;s food 2 to 3 times a week with a calcium supplement and once a week with a multivitamin. Provide a shallow dish of water. (Anoles will drink from this and also lick moisture from their skin and habitat.) Refresh the water daily.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_lizard_goes_from_green_to_brown\"><\/span>What does it mean when a lizard goes from green to brown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Anoles are often called chameleons because they can change color from green to brown and vice versa. <b>The color changes are caused by hormones and can be triggered by temperature, background color or ufffdmood. ufffd A hormone called intermedin secreted by the pituitary gland is responsible for these changes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_make_green_anoles_happy\"><\/span>How do you make green anoles happy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to the incandescent basking light, you should <b>provide a full spectrum UVA\/UVB light for 10 to 12 hours per day. This special light will help prevent your anole from developing metabolic bone disease and keep them looking brightly colored, active, and happy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_anole_is_stressed\"><\/span>How do I know if my anole is stressed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Any time a green anole stays brown all the time (and not necessarily dark brown), that means to me that your male anole is stressed. It may turn green during the night when it&#8217;s sleeping (maybe try to check on it without disturbing it, to see if that&#8217;s happening).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_feed_a_green_anole\"><\/span>What can I feed a green anole?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Anoles are insectivores. <b>Crickets should make up their primary diet, supplemented once or twice a week with mealworms or waxworms. Feed anoles 2 to 5 crickets daily. Insects should be no more than half as big as the anole&#8217;s head.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_green_anoles_eat_fruit\"><\/span>Do green anoles eat fruit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Anoles are insectivores, so feed small crickets, a few mealworms, and flightless fruit flies. Anoles are also nectar drinkers, and <b>can be fed small pieces of fruit and small amounts of fruit puree, such as baby food. These foods must be removed soon or they will attract fruit flies (which can be eaten by the anoles).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_do_green_anoles_need_to_be_fed\"><\/span>How often do green anoles need to be fed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feeding an Anole. Feed an anole <b>daily or every other day. Young anoles should be given 2-3 food items each day. Adult anoles should be given 2-3 food items every other day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_anoles_like_to_be_handled\"><\/span>Do anoles like to be handled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Green anoles are skittish and shy, but with consistent and gentle handling, they will become somewhat tame. Anoles are active little lizards that scamper about quickly, making them hard to catch. <b>They prefer not to be handled too much; avoid it if at all possible, and always handle them gently<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_anoles_harmless\"><\/span>Are anoles harmless?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Anoles are frequently seen basking in the sun or hunting insects around Gulf Coast homes. Thereufffds no need to worry about this lizard as <b>it is not harmful to humans or your pets. In fact, if youufffdve seen these lizards in your yard or home, it most likely means youufffdre not using pesticides that could harm it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_brown_anoles_friendly\"><\/span>Are brown anoles friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, Brown Anoles make great pets. They are easy to care for and are great for first-time reptile keepers. These lizards are active, enjoy climbing, and are fun to watch their red, orange-colored dewlaps. What&#8217;s more, they are willing to interact with their owners.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_green_anoles_affectionate\"><\/span>Are green anoles affectionate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though they are <b>hardly the most affectionate creatures, some people keep anoles as pets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_green_anoles_bite_humans\"><\/span>Do green anoles bite humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They do no harm to humans. <b>They don&#8217;t bite, don&#8217;t eat anything but insects and leave fairly small, dry, droppings. Nevertheless, most folks are not happy if the little guys get into the house. They are pretty quick and a bit hard to catch.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_green_anoles_like_to_be_handled\"><\/span>Do green anoles like to be handled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Green anoles are skittish and shy, but with consistent and gentle handling, they will become somewhat tame. Anoles are active little lizards that scamper about quickly, making them hard to catch. <b>They prefer not to be handled too much; avoid it if at all possible, and always handle them gently<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_green_anoles_have_teeth\"><\/span>Do green anoles have teeth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Anoles have <b>numerous small, sharp and pointed teeth that allow them to efficiently grab their prey.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_green_anoles_poisonous\"><\/span>Are green anoles poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Green anoles (Anolis carolinensis) are <b>not poisonous by nature. They won&#8217;t irritate your skin simply by touching them unless you have a unique condition. These anoles aren&#8217;t venomous nor do they transmit any poisons upon contact.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are green anoles good pets?How long do green anoles live?Why do green anoles turn brown?What do green anoles eat?Are anoles friendly?Do green anoles bite?How long do green anoles live for?How much does a green anole cost?How long do green anoles live in captivity?Do green anoles like to be held?How do you keep&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-108829","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108829"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=108829"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108829\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=108829"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=108829"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=108829"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}