How Do You Care For An Anole?
Green anoles, sometimes referred to as American chameleons, are small reptiles that make wonderful first pets for kids. The active lizards are social reptiles that enjoy being watched and will react to its owners. Growing to an average adult length of 8 to 10 inches long, these lightning fast reptiles provide entertainment to children of all ages. Anoles are relatively easy to care for and have an average life span of 4 to 8 years. Set up housing for the pet anole in a clean aquarium, that is ten gallosn or larger. Use peat moss, dirt covered with bark and live plants to line the bottom of the tank. Place rocks, clean branches and vines throughout the reptile habitat. Create a jungle like atmosphere to keep the anole well-sheltered. Put a screen cover securely over the top of the aquarium so the anole cannot escape. Feed the anoles live food including crickets, mealworms and wax worms. Purchase the smallest crickets available, they have to be tiny. Feed each anole three or four cricket
