I have 2 male and 1 female anolis carolinensis in a 20 gallon tank. I know already how to take care of them, seeing as I currently have 1 green iguana, 7 other anoles, a blue toungued skink, and countless common skinks. However, none of these have bred, and i would like some tips on how to get the ones in the 20 gal to mate.
green anole breeding advice
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I've never kept/bred them, but have considered it and what I've read suggests simulating a weather change between winter and spring. This is when copulation occurs in nature, and they say that if breeding does not happen on its own in a cage, this usually does the trick.
I've never bred them but first, I'd get one of the males out of there. As far as I know, anoles are territorial so you should be careful about that.
And you're in Raleigh....anoles live wild in that area so keep yours in an unheated room to simulate a temperature change.
And don't use a hotrock! If you want extra heat (you probably don't need it in NC), use a heat pad with a thermostat or use an incandescent bulb.
hmmm what else can I think of....Try separating the male from the female until you want them to mate. You probably won't have much trouble anyway, but it might help.
good luck!
And you're in Raleigh....anoles live wild in that area so keep yours in an unheated room to simulate a temperature change.
And don't use a hotrock! If you want extra heat (you probably don't need it in NC), use a heat pad with a thermostat or use an incandescent bulb.
hmmm what else can I think of....Try separating the male from the female until you want them to mate. You probably won't have much trouble anyway, but it might help.
good luck!
I agree. Hot rocks are notorious for wearing out over time and getting hot spots that leave nasty burns on reptiles.
I would suggest some sort of heat lamp. Halogen bulbs work well. You can get them from any hardware store for cheap. Avoid the ones with the clear hexagon in the center as they create a real localized hot spot that can burn animals too. Dorsal heat is also more natural for the lizards. In nature they would have the sun shining on them from above.
I would suggest some sort of heat lamp. Halogen bulbs work well. You can get them from any hardware store for cheap. Avoid the ones with the clear hexagon in the center as they create a real localized hot spot that can burn animals too. Dorsal heat is also more natural for the lizards. In nature they would have the sun shining on them from above.
Hot rocks are deadly.....................................
Setup your tank with a dirt and pearalite 3 inches deep.
Plant some plants.
put a florescent bulb over the tank and an incandescent on one side for heat.
Water and mist daily.
Every now and then little ones will surface and probably get eaten but you can check the soil periodicly arouond the plants for eggs.
You can also use potted plants instead of soiling the whole tank and this makes tracking down eggs even easier.
Incubate at 75 degrees
Setup your tank with a dirt and pearalite 3 inches deep.
Plant some plants.
put a florescent bulb over the tank and an incandescent on one side for heat.
Water and mist daily.
Every now and then little ones will surface and probably get eaten but you can check the soil periodicly arouond the plants for eggs.
You can also use potted plants instead of soiling the whole tank and this makes tracking down eggs even easier.
Incubate at 75 degrees
I has some breed by accident after giving the male a nice high perch to impress females on. Also, make sure you suppliment with calcium and vitamins if you want good quality eggs. A UVA/UVB light will also help calcium absorption. I've never done this, but perhaps if you put the light on a timer and slowly vary day length you could trick them into thinking it is a different season.
thanks. The museum where I work recently had 'reptile and amphibian day', and I had the opportunity to ask several experts from around the state. I have heard about simulating season change as you suggested, which is known as 'brumation'