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Anoles For Sale Can Be Found In Many Different Places

By Rena Hudson


Reptile hobbyists seeking anoles for sale can find them in lots of locations. The most obvious starting point is your local pet retail store. Most of the major chains carry this variety. Another option is going through a reptile breeder. They can vary in price and quality, but many reptile breeders are now operating especially in the Southern United States.

Pet shops are the most obvious place to find these small, inoffensive reptiles. Typically, they are slightly higher priced than some breeders charge, but not once you factor in shipping costs. Also, many pet stores offer a short warranty on the health of the lizard, meaning that if it perishes in the first two weeks you can usually get a replacement pet or a refund.

Breeders offer a wider range of species. In addition, some of them feature exotic color phases, patterns or other defining characteristics that make their lizards special. If you shop around you should be able to tell the good breeders from the sloppy ones. You will want to make sure your pet is in good health so try to see the facility it was held in and whether the conditions there appear to be sanitary.

There are many varieties that are becoming increasingly popular with breeders. The Cuban knight anole is one such variety. Monkey anoles are also growing in popularity. These more exotic species are slightly more expensive than the more common greens and browns, but they are still affordable compared to many exotic pets.

Although there are over four hundred species in the wild, only a few types are bred in captivity. Green anoles are the best known and most popular species in the pet trade. In the wild they inhabit many areas but in the US they are most common along the coastal plain in the Southeast Atlantic and Gulf Coast states. They are arboreal so while they may go unnoticed on the ground, they can frequently be located climbing on leaves or on the bark running up a tree.

Despite the name green anole, many specimens are other colors as well. In the pet trade, the less common colors command a higher price, because they are in demand. Blue and yellow variations are popular. Some breeders try to selectively breed for unusual color variations or pattern traits that make the animals more unique, but also more expensive.

No matter where you go to buy your lizard, be sure to get a copy of are instructions if at all possible. You will want to know the temperature and moisture requirements of your species. In addition, you should find out what kind of substrate it prefers and what it likes to eat. If possible see if you can get a supply of food free or at a discount when you purchase your new pet.

for anyone wanting to find anoles for sale, there are many places to look ranging from reptile shows to home-based merchants to local pet stores. These easy to handle and docile pets make great gifts for children, as they are harmless and durable critters. They are good choices for somebody who wants to buy a reptile for the first time. Because they generally stay a manageable size and do not eat a lot they can be cared for fairly simply compared to other reptiles.




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