Are anoles handelable?

Question

could i like hold one often or let it sit on my shoulder without trouble?

Answer 1

is your looking a for handleble reptile an anole is not for your. they can be handled but the dont enjoy it as much as constrictor snakes, beardies, or other lizards. also if your stress them to easily their tail can come off very easily which is another reason why u should avoid handling them if u ask me this is my list of pop lizards that like to be handled regularly....

Beardies
Blue Tongues Skings
Uros
Leos

But then again these are some of the most common available around here you shoudl research and see what u can come up with:) Good Luck!

Answer 2

If you get one early enough, you can. I did it all the time when I was a kid, with anoles and skinks, and all kinds of lizards, even Iguanas! But that doesn't mean they won't still take off like lightening if they get frightened. Like if a shadow passes over them (in their mind, a predator bird) they're going to freak and fly, no matter how well trained they are. You can't override instinct!

Answer 3

Anoles are not particularly handleable. They are quite skittish. They squirm in your hand when you hold them, and as for them sitting on your shoulder... Well, they might for a few seconds, until they see something move and then they'll dart away. And they can be quite a pain to catch.