Anolis sagrei
Key traits and size details for Brown Anole.
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A captive-bred forested species suitable for the dedicated herpetophile. Requires proper temperature gradient and feeding schedule.
Native and introduced range details for Brown Anole.
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Native across Cuba, parts of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas, and Caribbean-facing parts of Mexico, Belize and Honduras. Introduced in Florida and many other locations; country-level lists cannot resolve native versus introduced occurrences within a country.
24-29 C
Temperature range
60-70%
Humidity range
Reference size-over-age data for Brown Anole.
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Provide a ventilated enclosure with branches, cork and foliage, including lower perches and ground cover that reflect its trunk and ground habits.
Provide bright daylight and UVB with shaded retreats. A species care guide recommends ambient temperatures in the mid-70s to mid-80s °F (about 24–29 °C) and a local basking site around 32–35 °C.
Mainly small insects and other invertebrates.
Offer varied small live insects, gut loaded and appropriately supplemented.
Maintain roughly 60–70% humidity with misting and ventilation; give drinking droplets and allow surfaces to dry between mistings.
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