This is a Cuban  Anole.
 
 
 

General Information:

The Green Anole is a native of the southeastern USA. It is a slim, 6-8" (15-20 cm.) long, highly active lizard, seen around homes on walls and trees. Its color can change from green to brown depending on the temperature, its surroundings and its health. Males display a reddish throat dewlap nearby females and in threat displays to other males. Anoles are highly social and do best in a group situation with a ratio of 1 male to 3 females.

                                The Green anole (Anolis carolinensis), is the most seen species in pet shops.

Anoles need not only live food but also small amounts of fruit. Crickets, spiders, tiny earthworms,flies, tiny bits of ripe banana, oranges, and spinach are acceptable.
 

Where do Green Anoles come from?
Southeastern USA and the Caribbean.

What is their typical wild habitat?
Everywhere  – bushes, trees, rock walls, woods and around houses.

Are they primarily arboreal or terrestrial?
Green Anoles tend to inhabit low bushes rather than trees or scurry about on the ground underneath.

What is their preferred diet in the wild?
Diet consists of insects, grubs, crickets, cockroaches, spiders, moths and any arthropod which will
fit in their mouths. They avoid sow bugs and most types of beetles.

Are they typically diurnal, nocturnal or crepuscular?
Diurnal.

How big do they get?
Usually somewhere around seven inches, including tail. Wild specimens of up to ten to twelve inches
have been reported. Nine inches is considered big when in captivity.

What is the life expectancy of the Green Anole?
Life expectancy is around four years in captivity and unknown when in the wild.

What are the differences between males and females?
Males are larger than females and have a dewlap (throat fan) which they use to display to females
and rivals.

As well as the dewlap, males may have a dorsal crest beginning just behind the head, which is raised
as part of the threat display. This is typically accompanied with by a partial extension of the throat
prior to a display of the actual dewlap.

Females may have a white stripe down the back.

It has been observed that females may also have dewlaps. If they do, the dewlaps are smaller than
those of the male and displayed less frequently.

How aggressive are they to their own species and to other species?
Green Anoles are usually not very aggressive, but males may get aggressive if housed together.

They will produce aggressive displays to their reflections in mirrors. I have not observed the same
behavior with Bahamian Anoles.

Do they make any noise?
No.

Do they hibernate?
There are mixed opinions: some say yes, some say no. It has been suggested that they may move
into sheltered surroundings (e.g., attics) during winter.

What other types of Anole are there?

     Bahamin Anoles;
     Knight (or Cuban) Anoles;
     Large–headed Anoles (larger, blue dewlaps); and
     many others.

What should the temperature in the enviroment be (day and night)?

     Day: mid to high 80s, with a heat spot lamp.
     Night: high 60s or low 70s.

What level of humidity do they like – low, medium or high?
Medium to high humidity is recommended but not rain forest conditions. A humidity level of about
70% is sufficient.