Species information
Brown Anole
Anolis sagrei
Common name
Brown Anole
Scientific name
Anolis sagrei
Family
Iguanidae
Appearance
As the name suggests, the brown anole is a brown colour. They are quire small and slender lizards. Brown anoles possess a red dewlap. Juveniles and females often possess a verbebral stripe, this is occasionally visable in makes but is faded.
Locality
The West Indies.
Adult size
6-8in.
Approx lifespan
Upto 5 years.
REcomended vivarium size
18x24x18in (LxHxW) is suitable for 1-3 specimens, make sure you don't keep males together as they are highly territorial.
Basic set up type
Densely planted (real or fake) with branches and large leaves to perch on.
Diet
Feed freen anoles gutloaded insects, they should be dusted twice a week with calcium and once a week with a reptile multivitamin such as nutrobal.
Further reading
Navigation
Back to Species Bites main page