#5172

 My Lizard is Very Sick

I "inherited" 5 lizards, 2 anoles, and 3 gechos, from the Orange Bowl this last December. I am now down to 1 anole. I bought him a girlfriend because he looked lonely. Well it’s been about 2 weeks and since I got her and he is very sick. His mouth won’t close and he is very weak. My heart is just breaking. I called all the vets in my area that work on lizards and (even due to my situation)they can’t get me in until Thursday. It’s so said, AJ (the girl) is sitting next to Buddy ... Can anyone give me a suggestion please! I’m desperate. This is the second site I have come to...

 #5180

 Re: My Lizard is Very Sick

Ok, nevermind. My lizard died. I’m not sure how to un-post my message.

 #5186

 Re: Re: My Lizard is Very Sick

I’m sorry for your loss. I didn’t see it in time but even if I did, there probably was nothing you could have done at that point. I lost an anole I tried to save this year too. The only thing I could think of off-hand is that introducing a new mate is always risky. It is best to quarantine for several months and wash your hands in between handling. Your new one may have parasites. You should take a fresh stool sample in and have it tested. I’m not sure how easy it would be to treat an anole though. I’ve never given one medicine. It’s hard enough giving it to an iguana or bearded dragon! Keep an eye on her though, seriously. Once again....sorry you lost your fellow.

 #5940

 Re: My Lizard is Very Sick

yea sorry for your lost . i just got two anoles like the 17th of august. a guy and a girl one’s pregnate and i already have two eggs it came with the deal. but im scared to hold it like it’s going to hurt me or get away. Do u have any advice?

 #5942

 Re: My Lizard is Very Sick

I have been bit by anoles...it doesn’t tickle but it wasn’t like being bit by other reptiles I own. I always just looked at anoles as more of a watching reptile then a holding reptile. They are quick and small...you can lose them very easily. Personally I would put in some nice branches, rocks, and a small pond or water fall and just enjoy watching them in their tank. PE

 #5945

 Re: My Lizard is Very Sick

ok thank you. but anoles don’t have teeth. and the guy who i bought them from told me they we dragons but i figued out they were anoles.

 #8550

 Re: My Lizard is Very Sick

yes anoles cant be held

 #27157

 Re: My Lizard is Very Sick

anoles deff. hav teeth!..there like pythons-tons of little teeth. if dont believe me feed urs a big cricket and while it mouth is open while swallowing it..look closely ..and u’ll see ’em!!!!!!

 #30279

 My Lizard is Very Sick

There is probalbly nothing you can do, but you should seperate them just so if he is sick she wont ceath it.

 #33315

 Re: My Lizard is Very Sick

I got an anole 2. they dont hurt u though they might try & bite but if u hold them they might run away so just dont hold them