Lizards & Snakes · Squamata

Anoles

Family Dactyloidae

Small, active New-World "American anoles" with a colourful extendable throat-fan (dewlap). The green anole is a classic, affordable display lizard for a planted vivarium.

1 species on Baskden · 1 with a full care guide.

Green AnoleAnolis carolinensisBeginner–Intermediate✓ Care guideThe little green colour-changing lizard sold cheaply everywhere — charming and active, but a delicate, hands-off display animal, not a handling pet.

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