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Originally Posted by Juxtaposition109
Hello All,
I've been interested in awhile in getting a Green Anole as a pet. This will be my first lizard as my only other pets are a couple of snakes. I have been reading a few books on them and from what I've read most Anoles sold in stores are actually wild caught. I happen to live in Florida where I see Anoles outside almost everyday so I was wondering your all's thoughts on just catching one outside and keeping it as a pet as opposed to going to a pet store and buying one for 6 or 7 bucks. I'm aware of the whole parasite issue etc.... but if most of the store bought one's are actually wild caught then what is the difference if I just catch one in my yard besides spending $7?
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I totally agree with the other replies but I do want to touch on something else. You say, this would be your first lizard. May I ask what exactly are you looking for in a pet lizard?
I generally wouldn't suggest Anoles as good starter herps. If you're looking for something easy and handleable, an anole is not the best choice. Although they bear no relation, anole care is similar to that of chameleons: high humidity, easily-stressed, misting system of some sort (most anoles won't drink from standing water). You would essentially need to set-up a naturalistic terrarium with lots of foliage & full spectrum lighting....a different ballgame from the typical aspen shavings, cave, water bowl and heat pad for most snakes. So take this into consideration before acquiring an anole. This would not be something you could play with or handle; more like a fish with legs, something interesting to observe from outside the terrarium.