Green Anole

The Green Anole is brightly green colored, but it easily changes the color into brown, yellow or grey depending on mood, temperature and humidity. This alert and agile reptile is a perfect choice for beginners who have never cared for a reptile before. Learn more about these fascinating creatures, their behaviors, and how to care for them in the sections below.

Experience Level: Beginner
Expected Size: Anoles grow up to 8 inches (20 cm).
Lifespan: On average, they live for 5 years.
Behavior: Anoles can live in groups, but do not house more than one male anole in a tank
Handling: Easy to handle.
Habitat: Anoles are diurnal, semi-arboreal animals, which means they spend their days in trees.

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Safety tips for you and your pet:
1. ALL ANIMALS can potentially carry viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases contagious to humans. 2. Thoroughly wash your hands with
warm, soapy water before and after contact with any pet or its habitat. 3. Adults should assist children with hand washing after contact with a pet or its enclosure. 4. Use caution when handling pets, and remember they may bite or scratch, especially when stressed.