Is there a lizard that only lives, 1-5 years?

Question

please tell me if you know

Answer 1

Getting a reptile is not for you. It's a commitment. As others said, anoles are able to live more than 5 years if cared for properly. It's sad to see how many people think of anoles as disposable.

If you want a short lived anole, get one from your local pet store. They usually don't know how to properly care for them anyway.

Answer 2

I think you should consider a rat- I know, it's not a lizard, but they make great pets and the average life span is around three years.  They can be really tame and follow you around the house.  They are pretty easy to feed too.  Do a little research and think it over.

Answer 3

Five lined skinks.

Some anoles.

Agreed though most reptiles are generally long lived so a reptile isn't really for you.

Some chameleons are fairly short lived to but they are very difficult to care for and are high maintenance.

Answer 4

Most reptiles are fairly long lived, even a common anole can live ten years..

The only reptile I can think of that would have that short of a life span is a poorly kept reptile..

Perhaps you should rethink getting a pet if you want it to die in a year?

Answer 5

I would say the best lizard for you would be a Green and Bahama Anole. They are easy maintenance and dont get large in size with a much shorter life expectancy than most lizards. Here is more info.

                               Average Size 5 to 8 inches long Life Span Up to 3+ years with proper care

Diet Provide a variety of insects, including crickets, mealworms and wax worms, no larger than half

the size of the anole’s head

Feeding Feed daily; provide only as many crickets as can be eaten within a few hours

Dust crickets with calcium daily and a multi-vitamin supplement once or twice a week

Housing Due to the varied sizes and growth rates of reptiles and their individualized needs, we

recommend you consult your qualified reptile veterinarian and a book on this species to

determine it’s specific housing requirements

Size – Appropriate size and shape habitat for an adult anole to accommodate normal

behaviors and exercise; a 10-20 gallon tank is appropriate for one anole

Substrate – Use sphagnum moss, mulch-type or reptile bark; use a substrate that helps retain

humidity

Habitat – Anoles are a tropical lizard; keep cage at 80% humidity by misting several times a

day; provide perching and hiding areas with limbs and cork bark

Temperature – Should range from 75°F to 88°F with a hot spot of 100°F; night temperatures

should not be lower than 60°F; anoles are arboreal, so use an overhead heat source

Lighting – UVB rays with full spectrum lighting for 10 to 12 hours a day is required; an

incandescent bulb can be used for basking area during daylight hours only; can use a ceramic

heater at all hours

Water – May not drink from a water bowl; mist the habitat twice daily or use a drip water

system with chlorine-free water; will drink water droplets from plants; provide plenty of artificial

or real, non-toxic plants

Never house multiple male anoles or different species of reptiles together

Recommended

Supplies

Yes No Check “Yes” or “No” after reading the following statements:



1. I have limited space for a companion animal.



2. I want a pet that doesn’t require obedience or house training.



3. I can maintain a tropical habitat requiring high humidity.



4. I can commit to providing proper care for this lizard.



5. A mature person will provide responsible and primary care for this companion animal.

Green and Bahama Anoles

Anolis spp


Habitat with secure lid
Full spectrum florescent light
Thermometer


Drip water system
Limbs or cork bark
Substrate




Humidity gauge and

misting bottle




Incandescent basking light

or ceramic heater




Non-toxic plants,

branches


Book about anoles
Vitamin/mineral supplement
Calcium supplement