my anole came green, and i know when it turns brown its either stressed or cold.. what can i do to get it back to healthier? It's plenty warm with the light.. ive sprayed it with some water.. and added crickets.. but it only ate maybe one.. and its still brown
2006-12-27 08:48:36 · 8 answers · asked by x3lilshorty1828 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
whats a good way to put crickets in without having them jump all over?
2006-12-29 04:53:40 · update #1
Anole's change color for several reason. The most common reason is thier enviroment and overall well being..
On that note, I am simply going to paste from the link below.
When a green anole turns brown, it is a sign of severe stress. Stressed anoles may turn green at night when their lights are out and they are asleep, but will turn brown again once they wake up and start the new day.
The stress may be environmental (enclosure is too hot or too cold, or there is a cat staring at them most of the time you aren't around, etc.), or it may be psychosocial, something that will happen if you are keeping two or more anoles together in one enclosure.
Here is a great link i recommend with some solid care info
http://www.anapsid.org/anole.html
If he still looks otherwise healthy and is still eating that is great- look at the link and evaluate his home- maybe some changes will help.
2006-12-27 09:03:05 · answer #1 · answered by serpy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had an anole years ago. It went from green to brown and back again, but there didn't seem to be any particular reason for its switch. I personally wouldn't think there is anything wrong with it but if you are concerned about it, it would probably be best to consult at a good pet store, or speak to a vet.
Hope that helps!
2006-12-27 16:53:12 · answer #2 · answered by Reiki Chick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Green anoles like to have friends so get a few more (as long as the tank is big enough).
2006-12-27 19:21:24 · answer #3 · answered by Johnny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anole just turn different colors I hear it is normal but some people say the humidity is too high
2006-12-27 17:04:11 · answer #4 · answered by c0dy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
change your lighting..you may have to wearm in there shouldnt be higher than 75.use a real uv light too change every 6mos ...add more greens to food list and fruit ...peas/ celtro/ romane/ watermelon / smashed apple / they love the color red tho red pears smashed /
keep the tank clean ..watch what clearner you use ... viger and water or just hot water ..dont put cems in to it could kill it
2006-12-27 23:25:43 · answer #5 · answered by chiochio06 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it probably feels thretaned for some reason. it feels the need to be camoflaged. keep it away from younger bros or sis, and dogs and cats.
2006-12-27 18:37:55 · answer #6 · answered by Matt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe its trying to blend in w the color around it so put sumthin green by it maybe that will help
2006-12-27 16:53:56 · answer #7 · answered by heartbreaker_755 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
put it in another background
2006-12-27 17:04:03 · answer #8 · answered by Firefly 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋