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Anoles |
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Scientific Name: |
Lampropeltis Sp. |
| Distribution: |
Various |
| Climate: |
Varies by species |
| Size: |
About 3- 5 feet |
| Temperment: |
Mild Tempered |
| Hardiness: |
Very Hardy | |
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Photos: Green, Bahama |
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Special Considerations:
Kingsnakes and Milksnakes MUST be kept individually. They will eat each other or anything else. Most individuals will stress out if the temperatures rise above the mid 80's. This is especially true for mountain species. Always provide a hiding place. | |
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| Housing: |
10 gal. for babies & 20 to 30 gal. for adults. |
| Lighting: |
Not necessary but it helps to keep colors vibrant. |
| Heating: |
Use a pad or incandescent bulb to aid in digestion. |
| Temperature/ Humidity: |
77- 82 degrees. |
| Water: |
Offer a bowl large enough for the snake to soak in. |
| Food: |
Feed 1 or 2 appropriate sized mice every 5 to 7 days. |
| Cacium/ Vitamins: |
N/A Snakes get calcium from the bones of their prey. | |
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Anoles
| Scientific Name: |
Anolis carolinensis |
| Distribution: |
N. Carolina, Florida, Oklahoma, Texas |
| Climate: |
Semi- Tropical |
| Size: |
5"- 7" |
| Temperment: |
Tame but very fast |
| Hardiness: |
Very hardy in captivity |
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Special Considerations:
Do not keep with large, and more aggressive reptiles. Good community pets. |
| Housing: |
10 gal. or larger |
| Lighting: |
Use flourescent lighting for psycological benefits. |
| Heating: |
Use incandescent bulbs (40 to 60 watt). |
| Temperature/ Humidity: |
Daytime temp: 75- 82 degrees
Nighttime: 70 - 78
Basking temp: 85- 90 degrees
Humidity: Moderate |
| Water: |
Provide dripping water and mist cage 1x per day. |
| Food: |
Feed 2- 3 sm. crickets per anole every other day. |
| Calcium/ Vitamins: |
Dust crickets every other feeding (2x per week). |
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