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Katieg1717
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 Is there anything is should know about anoles before I buy some???
Is there anything is should know about anoles before I buy some I never had them before, and i think im gonna give it a try...
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01/08/05 10:36pm
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NikkE
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Message To: Katieg1717 In reference to Message Id: 216621
Is there anything is should know about anoles before I buy some???
THEY MAY BE INEXPENSIVE but...THEIR ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS COST A TONE.---make sure you have a GLASS tank(not plastic-it doesnt hold in heat)---with the proper lighting---including a normal house bulb for heat(basking light)--and a UVB floresent tube light.(called a Reptisun 5.0)no higher--no less. and lots of leaves/furniture. I would suggest only buying one rigt now---then another--if you feel like it needs a friend---but get 2 females--males will fight.--male-female will mate and then you’ll have to worry about eggs! lots of eggs.
Have you researched them at all---are you prepared to have crickets--they become your second pet...you need to feed them too.
I will wait for your response! Sincerely yours
Nikke
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01/08/05 11:07pm
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Katieg1717
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Message To: NikkE In reference to Message Id: 216640
 Is there anything is should know about anoles before I buy some???
umm yes i have actually did alot of reserch on them, i dont know anything about crickets though. And every one keeps saying basking this might sound stupid, but what is that? :-)
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01/09/05 12:42am
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HerpKeeper
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Message To: Katieg1717 In reference to Message Id: 216746
Is there anything is should know about anoles before I buy some???
OMG, and you say you’ve done a lot of research. Most reptiles have to ’bask’ in the sun so that they can thermoregulate. Which means that their body temperature is dependent on heat from a ’basking’ light. The main thing to consider is how many watts you really need to achieve the right temperature. With crickets all you need to buy are crickets, Cricket Keepers, and Fluker’s Cricket Food. Other than that you might still need to consider some vitamin dust. Do you understand the concept of dusting crickets?
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01/09/05 1:31am
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Katieg1717
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Message To: HerpKeeper In reference to Message Id: 216818
 Is there anything is should know about anoles before I buy some???
Yes i know the concept of dusting the ckickets.
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01/09/05 9:36am
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NikkE
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Message To: Katieg1717 In reference to Message Id: 216922
Is there anything is should know about anoles before I buy some???
basking defined by the dictonary: To lie or expose yourself to enjoyable warmth, especially from the sun.So basking--is soaking in the "suns rays"--or heat from a basking’heat’ light.
Go here to this site I have saved 2 very important pages for you to look at.
READY FOR AN ANOLE?? TOTAL ANOLE CARE-4U
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01/09/05 3:27pm
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