GREEN ANOLE OR CAROLINA ANOLE CONTROL NAPLES BONITA SPRINGS FORT MYERS FLORIDA

GREEN ANOLE

 

ALSO KNOWN AS THE Carolina Anole 

            The Green Anole, also known as The Carolina Anole, is the only anole lizard native to Florida.  This anole lizard is completely green, a coloration that allows, it to blend into its forest habitat.  Anoles are mistaken for the non-native chameleons, and are more closely related to iguanas.  Green Anoles are found almost everywhere in South Florida, including the Everglades National Park and greater Miami.  This small lizard can grow to about eight inches and live up to 7 years in captivity and most likely 3 years in the wild.  Males are larger than females and have a throat fan, or dewlap.  Males expand this bright pink throat fan and bob their head to attract females or drive off competitors.  This lizard can change color to match its background, and their eyes can move independently, like a chameleon. At low temperatures, anoles remain dark, but after sunning, they can turn a light green.  When Green Anoles feel threatened or excited, their skin morphs into a brownish color, if attacked, they can detach their tail in hopes that a predator will go for that as opposed to the more vital parts.  Green Anoles also shed their skin on an annual basis.  The Green Anole has excellent griping capability, and can run right up walls and almost any surface. It normally inhabits trees and shrubs, changing color from emerald green to a medium or dark brown.  They eat a variety of small prey, mostly insects including flies, beetles, spiders, and other small invertebrates by slowly sneaking up and rapidly leaping on their next meal.

            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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