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#1771568
Chronowarp
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Strange ridge on anole’s neck. 
I have two green anoles. I just bought the second this weekend, I’ve had the other (a female) for a many months. She is fairly healthy and eats a lot. The male is extremely large, the largest in the tank at the pet store. I brought him home, and the two of them got along rather well, and have been hanging around each other since.
However, when I came home from work today, I took a look at them, and the new anole (the male) seemed to have an elevated ridge on his neck. It was elevated so much that he almost looked like a dinosaur. I googled this, and couldn’t find anything about it, but I was wondering if anyone could give me some insight as to what it may be. Is he ok? Is this normal?
I imagine it may be hard to fully understand what I am describing, so if a picture would help, let me know, and I will post one tomorrow morning if he still has the ridge.
Thanks in advance!
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06/24/08 01:38am
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#1771619
TwilightRealm
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Message To: Chronowarp In reference to Message Id: 1771568
Strange ridge on anole’s neck.
Anoles have a type of ’ridge’ known as a dewlap that extends from the underside of the neck. For males it tends to be vibrant and colorful, reddish in color. They extend it fully and bob their head to let other anoles know they are the dominant one.
I have observed that during and sometimes after my male anole does this, he seems to have a slight ridge along the back of his neck (like in the picture above).
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06/24/08 03:22am
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#1771625
TwilightRealm
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Message To: TwilightRealm In reference to Message Id: 1771619
Strange ridge on anole’s neck.
Also when you get a new anole, you should quarantine them for at least a month in another tank, at least one room away from your other anoles. Wash your hands before and after contact (although whether or not quarantining, you should always wash your hands before and after you’ve had contact with reptiles). Quarantining helps ensure that the new anole is not sick or infected with something that could spread to your other anoles. Seeing as they’ve already been introduced, you might want to observe them carefully and not hesitate to take them to the vet if either start acting peculiarly. Taking them to get a check-up couldn’t hurt; it’s always advised that you do this when you get a new herp.
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06/24/08 03:29am
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#1771636
Chronowarp
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Message To: Chronowarp In reference to Message Id: 1771568
Strange ridge on anole’s neck.
I know what the dewlap is, he reveals it quite often, but the ridge is along his spine, south of his head, and it seems VERY elevated, I’ve never seen it like that. I mean, this is a very visible, abnormal even, ridge.
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06/24/08 04:48am
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#1771664
Atrax27407
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Message To: Chronowarp In reference to Message Id: 1771636
Strange ridge on anole’s neck.
Large males have a mid-dorsal crest that they display to look more imposing to rivals and more attractive to females. In addition, they may flatten their bodies laterally to look larger as well.
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06/24/08 07:50am
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