will it be fine if i just bought an anole without a heating rock?

Question

like can i keep it in a 10 gallon tank with sand on bottom with a few fake plants and a small lamp?

Answer 1

not during the winter unless u keep it pretty hot they use it to regulate their blood temp. i woluldnt suggest not getting one

Answer 2

I would keep him in something a bit bigger than a 10 gallon. The higher the better, since anoles are aboreal! (That means they spend the majority of their time in trees). They need lots of branches and hiding spots.

I would definately avoid sand. It is known to cause impations. You should pick up some reptile carpet or astro turf, it's completely safe. And also stay away from heat rocks, they've been known to develop hot spots and burn the poor little guys!

You need both a basking light and a UV source. The basking should be put on one end of the tank, so there's a cool end so he can thermoregulate. The spot under the basking light should be around 90F, and the ambient temp should be between 70-80F. I would invest in a digital thermometre available at wal-mart or any hardware store, you'll be glad you did!
For the UV, I'd recommend a Repti-Glo 10.0 (those are the long, tube fluorescent lights)

You should be feeding him crickets dusted with a D3-free calcium powder every day, as much as he can eat.

Check out this site for a great anole caresheet:
http://www.reptilerooms.com/Sections+index-req-listarticles-secid-6.html

Good luck!

Answer 3

No. You need a larger tank so it can be warm on one end and cool on the other. Anoles need a heat lamp and UVB lighting. Here is a care sheet:

http://www.vareptilerescue.org/anoles.html

Answer 4

Do not use heat rocks for anoles. They will lay on it till they turn into a french fry. Get an undertank heater or use overhead heat light.

Answer 5

You don't want a heat rock at all. They cannot sense heat as well on their bellies, and you will risk burning them. A basking lamp is required.

Answer 6

Lamp is fine keep the temps up. Heating rocks are bad.. very bad burn the little critters they do..

Answer 7

no heat rock(heat rockst can burn your Anole) and no sand (sand causes impaction)use reptile carpet and use a heat lamp and a UV light

Answer 8

hi there
NEVER! use heat rocks they cause too many burns in all reptiles heat rocks get hot spots and causes the burns... reptiles need heat lamps or under the tank heat pads ..
hope this helps....

Answer 9

NEVER NEVER NEVER EVER use a heat rock. use a small heat lamp for him

Answer 10

nope. heat rocks kill and burn.
heat should be from overhead, and anoles need high humidity.

Answer 11

Native to: Southeastern United States from Florida to eastern Texas and north to Oklahoma and North Carolina. Green Anoles can also be found in the Bahamas, Cuba, and Mexico.

Size: Typically up to 9 inches, though some may reach as large as 12 inches.

Life span: If properly kept, green anoles can live 7 to 10 years though the average life span is only three to five years because many die due to improper care and neglect.

General appearance: The green anole is a small green lizard with a pointed nose, and a tail that is generally twice as long as its body. They change color to brown when cold or stressed. Both sexes have red throat fans called dewlaps though the male's is bigger and brighter. Green anoles have long skinny toes with ridges on bottom for gripping. Juveniles have a bluish-white stripe down their back. Females keep this stripe in adulthood, though males will lose this stripe.

Housing requirements:

Enclosure: A pair of green anoles should be kept in an enclosure no smaller than 20 gallons. Taller enclosures are preferred with plants or other types of ornaments to allow the anoles space to climb. Males can not be housed together as they are territorial and will often fight over the limited amount of enclosure space. Males can be kept with one or more females and any number of females can be kept together. Obviously, larger enclosures are needed for larger groups of kept anoles. Because anoles have the ability to climb sheer surfaces, a secure top should always be used with the enclosures.

Temperature: Green anoles should be kept with ambient day temperatures of 75° to 80° F with basking temperatures of 85° to 90° F. Temperatures of 65° to 75° F are suitable at night.

Heat/Light: Green anoles require ultraviolet (UV) light which can be provided with fluorescent UVB bulbs or mercury vapor bulbs that can also provide heat for the basking spot. Basking temperatures can also be achieved using incandescent bulbs, infrared bulbs, or ceramic emitters if using fluorescent bulbs for UV light. Under the tank (UTH) heaters can be used to raise the ambient temperature of the enclosure if needed. Heat rocks, heat caves, and other similar items should never be used under any circumstance.

Substrate: Bark mulch, orchid bark, ground coconut fiber, and peat moss can all be used to help create a naturalistic enclosure. Other substrates such as newspaper, paper towels, or indoor/outdoor carpeting can also be used. If using naturalistic substrates be sure to clean it often to prevent mold and bacteria growth.

Environment: Green anoles come from a tropical to semi-tropical region and require a humidity level of 60% to 70%. To achieve this part of the screen top can be blocked off to help prevent evaporation. The enclosure should also be misted twice daily to help maintain humidity levels as well.

Diet: Green anoles are insectivorous. They will eat crickets, mealworms, wax worms, cockroaches, fruit flies and other small insects. All feeder insects should be properly gut-loaded prior to feeding. Offering a variety of different insects will offer the best diet for the anole since different insects have different nutritional values. Care should be used to not overfeed anoles and they should only be offered only as much food as they can eat in one sitting.

Maintenance: Clean up feces and urates as soon as you notice them, inspect the cage at least once daily for cleanliness. Replace the water when it becomes soiled or dirty and scrub out the dish. Anoles generally do not drink from standing water which is why it is vitally PLEASE GIVE ME BEST ANSWER