Saturday, June 1, 2013

Reptile Hobbyists Seeking Anoles For Sale Can Find Them In Lots Of Locations

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.

Breeders might specialize in exotic varieties. The fairly large and unique Cuban knight anole is becoming popular with breeders. They may also sell monkey, Puerto Rican crested, brown and green varieties. Each species has its own care requirements so be sure to research the breed you purchase, to make sure you have the right food and equipment to give it a happy home.

In the wild there are hundreds of different types of anoles, but the pet trade is confined primarily to a few of the most popular or readily available varieties. Leading the charge is the Carolina (or green) anole. This popular variety is indigenous to the United States and is still fairly common in the American South, especially on or near the coastal plain.

Despite the name, some of them are not green. Some biologists now refer to the species as the Carolina anole. Uniquely colored specimens that are bright yellow or baby blue are quite popular in the pet trade. These color phase variations are more expensive because of their comparative rareness.

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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