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Anonymous
Hey there /an/

I just got 2 green anoles. This is the first time I've owned reptiles. I bought them a water dish, a fake plant, and a ceramic log. They have a 10 gallon tank with bark covering on the bottom.

I was having a lot of trouble with the heat lamp. It easily brings the temperature of the tank up to 95 or 100 degrees Farenheit. Green Anoles need about 85 degrees. So I turn it off periodically, And I think this is OK. Anyone confrim this for me? Also, I'm using a 75 watt bulb. People have been telling me that is waaay too much. Anyone able to recommend a different bulb I should use? or is this fine?

Also, the humidity is my biggest issue. Just using a spray bottle, the humidty was getting really low, around 50 or 60%. I need about 88% for the anoles. So I installed a very slow dripper, and the water ended up pooling up over the last 2 or 3 days. Right now I'm trying to evaporate the water. What do you suggest for getting the humidity to the right levels?

Summed up:
2 green anoles
Never owned lizards before
What bulb should I use and how do I set it up (I need ~85 degrees F)
How do I keep humidity at the right level (~88%)

Pic related, It's them.
>> Anonymous
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Also, this is a better view of the cage setup. The water dish is in the very back right.

Advice is really appreciated too, because I feel like a horrible owner.
>> Anonymous
You're overdoing it. Most anoles, especially green anoles, don't need specialized conditions like that. You have a lot of leniency when it comes to temperatures and humidity. Just have a low wattage bulb. 25 will do if your room temperature is above 70.

A water dish with a large surface area is all you really need for humidity. Just keep spraying the tank to give them water.
>> Anonymous
>>278488

should I get a special color bulb or anything? I saw a bunch at petco, and I wasnt sure if it was worth dishing out 20 bucks for 2 bulbs. Also, do the lights need to stay on 24/7? What's the longest it would be alright to leave it off? And thanks so far.
>> Anonymous
Well, hopefully im here before the idiots who just flame you and say good job on killing some more animals.

First thing I'd sugest is more light, the cage seems awfully dark. But Turning the bulbs off every few minutes is not only a hassle, but also not good for them. If possible, try raising the lights so they are a bit further away. This will reduce the heat some.


Placing the water directly under the light should cause it to evaporate alot and raise the humidity some.

I know thats not everything you asked for but it should be of some help.
>> Anonymous
>>278491
As long as your room doesnt get below 50 at night then you probably dont need any bulbs at night. Just use one when you wake up till it starts getting dark at night.

The colored lights either are night heat lights or useless viewing lights that you dont need.
>> Anonymous
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>>278495

Ok, Thank you for the help. I am thinking of trimming back a few leaves on the plant, because it does seem to darken the tank alot.

Also, I notice the Anoles change between green and brown colors. Is this for any specific reason?
>> Anonymous
I have kept anoles for years, and just use a full spectrum flourecent light. Generally, it's enough to keep it at a good temperature, but during winter I also supplement with a regular light bulb to keep the heat up. You shouldn't need to worry about temperature all that much with these guys, as they are relatively hardy and will be fine as long as they aren't freezing cold or boiling hot.

For humidity I have a dish with stones and an airation stone, but you would be fine by jsut having standing water and spraying.
>> Anonymous
You could just get a heat mat instead of a bulb. Research first, buy pet later.
>> Anonymous
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