Male Brown Anole WC

Brown Anole are often kept as pets due to their vibrant dewlaps and relatively easy care requirements. They need an arboreal-style enclosure measuring at least 30×30×45cm to ensure sufficient space for climbing and basking activities. When housing multiple anoles, aim for an enclosure size of 45×45×45cm or larger.

Anoles need an ambient temperature of 23.9-29.4°C during the day and around 21.1°C at night. They also require a basking temperature of 29.4-35°C. For Brown Anole, provide the required temperatures using a heat lamp or ceramic heat source. In winter, a heat mat can be used for extra ambient warmth if needed. You should also provide UVB lighting using a compact or strip light for the Brown Anole’ health.

Maintain the required high humidity of around 60-80% by regularly spraying the enclosure or using a rain system to ensure the Brown Anole have access to drinking opportunities. You can also place a water bowl in the enclosure, as the anoles will learn to locate it for additional hydration when needed.

Brown Anole enjoy a diet of small insects such as crickets and mealworms along with fruit mix such as pangea and jelly pots. Before feeding insects to the Brown Anole, dust them with a calcium supplement. Additionally, use calcium with vitamin D3 a couple of times a week for the Brown Anole’ nutritional needs.