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Anolis carolinensis
The green anole is generally about five to eight inches (13 to 20 cm) long. Females are usually smaller and can be under five inches (13 cm) long. Green anoles have adhesive lamellae on their foot-pads for crawling along walls, much like geckos. Able to change color, the green anole can be anywhere from bright green to browns and grays. One thought is that the green coloration is related to dominance. Reproduction Green anoles breed anywhere from late March to early October. Females can lay single eggs every two weeks. These eggs are small, leathery and measure about .25 inches (.6 cm). They need moist soil and foliage and hatch after anywhere from five to seven weeks. Life Span They can live up to seven years in captivity.
Green anoles live in the Southeastern United States from eastern Texas to southern Virginia. These anoles require greenery, some shade and a moist environment. They can be found in trees, shrubs, and on walls or fences.
Spotted on Mar 23, 2012
Submitted on Mar 30, 2012
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I am adding a caption:
Bug: " Who ordered the piña colada?
Lizard: " Me."
That he did Cindy. There always seems to be at least one hanging out around this broken fence.
Looks like that Anole had a lazy day :)