Species information
Knight Anole
Anolis equestris
Common name
Knight Anole
Scientific name
Anolis equestris
Family
Iguanidae
Appearance
The knight anole is a very strange looking anole, it is large and has a rather odd, pointy head and a bright pink dewlap. Colour wise it is green with yellow stripes on its shoulders.
Locality
Cuba, Florida
Adult size
15-17in
Approx lifespan
15 years or more
REcomended vivarium size
Knight anoles are active and so require a large vivarium, a single adult shouldn't be kept in anything less than 4x4x2ft (LxHxW) vivarium
Basic set up type
Keep fairly humid and provide lots of perches and climbing opportunities. Thick foliage (real of fake) will help the anoles feel more secure.
Diet
A diet of gut-loaded insects dusted with the appropriate vitamin/mineral mixes. Knight anoles have also been known to take small ammounts of soft fruit such as banana or mango.
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