How to Breed Anole Lizards

Anoles are popular pets because of their ability to change colors. For this reason, this lizard species is often sold as a chameleon. Anoles are native to the U.S., and you can find them in abundance in the Southeast. When conditions are favorable, you can breed the anole lizard at home.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Terrarium
• Meal worms for feed
• Anole nutrition supplements
• Sand
• Heat lamp or tank heater

1. Confirm the gender of your anole. To get a male, find an anole with a red patch of skin on the neck called a dewlap. Females are smaller than males and either don't have a dewlap or displays one that is much less prominent.

2. Wait for the spring or summer to breed your anoles. Keep the male and female together during these months. Make sure that each anole is healthy and not stressed. Breed anoles that are a lively, bright green.

3. Lower the temperature for a few weeks before breeding. Make sure the average temperature is about 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit each day and 60 degrees at night.

4. Supply food during the mating period. Also, provide the anoles with sunlight or a UVB lamp that for optimal health.

5. Watch for signs of pregnancy in the female, which include a swelling abdomen. Make sure there is enough sandy material in the terrarium for the female to bury her egg. Take the egg from the terrarium, and bury it in the sand at about 85 degrees until a baby lizard hatches 35 to 45 days later.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't force food upon the anoles if they don't seem interested in eating.

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on 4/29/2009 I have a 40 gallon tank with lots of dirt ,plants androcks how would I find the egg.