Anoles

Anoles require an ambient enclosure humidity level of about 60-70%. The enclosure should be humid but not wet like rainforest conditions. These humidity levels can be obtained by spraying the plants with purified water (in a hand sprayer) several times per day, or by setting up a mister system. Use a proper humidity gauge to monitor the levels.

Water

Anoles rarely drink water out of a bowl - the lap the water off leaves in the wild. You will need to mist the leaves several times a day to keep the anole well hydrated. Anoles can be taught to drink out of a shallow bowl by setting up a drip bottle to drip water into the bowl - as with many reptiles, they sound of the dripping and splashing water attracts their attention.

Food

Make sure that the insects you feed to the anole are no longer than the length of the anole's head, and no larger than one-half the width of its head. Not only can too large of prey insects be harmful to the anole, they may be scared of prey that is too large for them to handle. the insects should be supplement with a quality reptile vitamin and mineral supplement. This is done by adding a small amount of the powder in a jar, introducing the crickets and gently shaking the jar to coat the insects with the mix. Anoles should be fed daily, letting them have as much as they will eat. Usually 2 to 3 appropriately sized insects are all that is required. If the insects are left un-eaten in the enclosure, be sure to provide them with food and moisture or they will nibble at your anole. A small feeding dish is recommended to prevent the rapid dispersal of insects and the loss of vitamin and mineral supplementation. All prey items should be gut-loaded prior to being offered to your anole. Offer the crickets a highly nutritious diet 12-24 hours before feeding them to your anole.