Green Anole Puffing Throat

Adding a few more images to the green anole I uploaded back in August. I really like the shot of the pink throat. I learned that they do this as a... more

by Chad Meyer

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Green Anole Puffing Throat

Artist

Chad Meyer

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Photograph - Digital Photography

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Adding a few more images to the green anole I uploaded back in August. I really like the shot of the pink throat. I learned that they do this as a mode of courtship or as a way to defend their territory.

The green anole (scientific name: Anolis carolinensis) is a species of reptile found in areas of Tennessee, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and the Carolinas. In fact, it’s the only kind of anole that is native to the United States.

It’s known in the reptile world as a fairly easy-going type of pet lizard that makes a good starter pet (they’re commonly used as “class pets” in elementary schools). Even though the green anole doesn’t need a fancy set up or require a highly specialized diet, you are still going to have to give it lots of care and attention.

Part of the green anole’s charm is its simple beauty and ability to change colors according to its mood and situation. When your anole is a lovely, vivid green, it means that it is happy, active and warm. When it is sleeping or too cold, it will change its color to brown. A dark brown color can be an indication of illness or stress.

Other characteristics include a pink dewlap, large eye sockets and a triangular-shaped head. Males tend to have heavier bodies and larger dewlaps, which is fairly normal when it comes to these kinds of visual displays

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December 4th, 2021