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Cuban Night
Anole Care Sheet |
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| Description: |
The Cuban Night Anole is the largest
of all anoles and is known for having a very strong
bite. |
| Scientific
Name: |
Anolis equestris |
| Lifespan: |
6 to 10 years |
| Average Size: |
12 to 20 inches |
| Origin: |
Cuba |
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Feeding |
Butterworms, crickets, mealworms and waxworms all
work well in rotation to provide your Cuban Night Anole
with a balanced diet. Some Cuban Night Anole keepers
have claimed to hand feed their lizards. You can attempt
this but beware they they have a very strong bite in
relation to their size.
Since Cuban Night Anoles drink water from the plants
in their habitat it is important to mist the plants
at least twice daily.
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Habitat |
| Humidity: |
Since Cuban Night Anoles come from humid areas
of the planet it is important to keep their habitat
at a humidity level of at least 80%. |
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| Lighting: |
A full-spectrum fluorescent light should be used
to keep the lizard healthy and a heat-bulb can be
used to provide the necessary temperature level. |
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| Size: |
An enclosure that is at least 4 feet high is recommended
for these lizards as they love to climb trees in
the wild. |
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| Substrate: |
Cuban Night Anoles are known to accidentally eat
portions of the substrate while eating their prey
so be sure to use something that they cannot ingest.
Intestinal impaction can occur if they ingest any
stones or pebbles. |
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| Temperature: |
Optimal daytime temperature for Cuban Night Anoles
is in the 85 degree F range. The temperature can
drop a few degrees during the night but do not let
it dip below 75 degrees F. |
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