LIZARDS KNIGHT ANOLE PEST CONTROL EXTERMINATOR FORT MYERS NAPLES BONITA SPRINGS FLORIDA

KNIGHT ANOLE

 

            The Knight Anole is the largest species of anole. They have a large head, bright green coloration with a yellow stripe on the side of their neck, living up to 16 years, growing to a length up to 20 inches including the tail, and often mistakenly called an iguana. Its main habitat is shady tree trunks, for these lizards are arboreal tree dwellers.  The Knight Anole is a daytime predator, though by warming itself on asphalt, rocks, or sidewalks at the end of the day, it may be able to remain active for a while into the night. When frightened or cold, these lizards can turn a chocolate brown or almost black. Each toe of this lizard is expanded to form an adhesive pad.  The adhesive pad occupies the central portion of the toe and has an elongated form.  These pads allow the anoles to easily run up smooth, vertical surfaces, or run downwards on a horizontal plane. These anoles are usually seen high in the trees hanging head down where they eat insects, crickets, mealworms, waxworms, butterworms, flies, earthworms, other lizards, and even small birds. Knight Anoles are native to Cuba where they are called Chipojo.  They are becoming more common in South Florida, where they reproduce and spread readily, but are thought to be unable to survive the North Florida freezes. They cannot withstand freezing temperatures and in the winter cold they drop semiconscious from tree canopies. This Lizard is very alert but slower than many other anoles and is more prone to stand their ground becoming fiercely territorial and aggressive to anything that enters its territory, often biting their attacker.  The Knight Anole will face almost any intruder it perceives to be a threat from a distance.

            If you live in Naples, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, or anywhere in beautiful Southwest Florida and are having a problem with lizards or any other problem pest call, 239-455-4300 Collier Pest Control today for a free estimate and a complete explanation to any of our services, or look us up on our website at collierpestcontrol.com.  Do not let unwanted guests spoil your beautiful Southwest Florida lifestyle.  Remember, Florida does not have to be shared with insects!

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