Additional information may be found in three articles in my Giant Green Iguana Care Collection. Anoles are iguanid lizards and so share some of the same or very similar psychosocial and environmental issues, and their response to stresses are similar. Females, and juveniles of both sexes, may have a white stripe down the back. Females of some species have dewlaps - if they do, they are smaller than those of males, and displayed less frequently. Reproduction Captive anoles will breed, or attempt to, readily if conditions are right.
Breeding occurs most often in the spring and summer months after a period of brumation.
During this time they may be fed only if they take food - they should not be force fed, and weak or thin anoles should not be brumated. The anoles must be healthy and be receiving the necessary UVB and vitamins, especially calcium, accomplished by gut-loading their prey. Signs of breeding include males displaying their dewlaps and posturing to females. Males may start bobbing their heads rapidly while turning toward female. Actually mating generally occurs in afternoon or evening hours.