Green Anole Supplies - Reptile Supplies


supplies for green anole?

Nov 07, 2007 by Ayllu :D | Posted in Reptiles

ok, i want to buy a green anole and i have a shopping list. i want to know if i should add anything to it.

-10 gal habitat
-food
-bowls for food/water/pool
-beding
-mist bottle
-plants
-lamp/bulb for lamp
-climbing stuff
-food suppliment
-thermometer
-and of course the green anole

You need to ad to that a hygrometer to measure the humidity. Also, green anoles do not see standing water, so ideally you would set up a drip system, get a waterfall, or get an airstone pump in the water so that it moves.

You need more than just a heat lamp for anoles; they require UVB lighting as well, so you'll need a flourescent fixture.

Keep in mind Anoles cannot be handled; they stress very easily and many of them are wild caught and riddled with parasites and they have a fairly high mortality rate in pet shops. Be sure to select one that has a good body weight and is bright and alert

kittenslayer | Nov 07, 2007


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Reptile Supplies

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For exotic pets to survive in their new home, owners should know how to properly care for them.  They have to be well informed about their pets’ dietary needs and complex housing requirements.  The right reptile supplies are crucial to their survival and growth.  To guide you with buying the right reptile supplies, you need to be reminded about the different characteristics of reptiles.

Iguana

The Green Iguana is one of the most common choices for reptile pets.  However, some people fail to realize that much care is needed, or Iguanas can suffer from poor health because of malnutrition.  They are also prone to bone diseases caused by insufficient diet and lack of ultraviolet light. 

Other types of lizard

For lizards, different types of cages and reptile supplies are needed.  For instance, the Green Anole are not only smaller but also easier to care for compared to the Savannah Monitor, which grows up to three feet.  While the Green Anole is best recommended for new exotic pet owners, the Savannah Monitor requires special care.

Tortoise

It is better to keep a larger tortoise in an outdoor pen.  For optimum growth and good health, some reptile supplies are crucial to their survival.

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Snakes have different food and housing requirements for them to preserve their attractive coloring and gentler behavior.  You need to feed them right and make them feel secure in their habitat.

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