Green Anoles
Reptile
Green anoles are small, strictly insectivorous, and used to hunting tiny prey in the wild. The biggest factor in feeding them well is simply sizing the insect correctly — an anole rarely overeats, but it will ignore or struggle with anything too large.
What They'll Eat
Small mealworms and small Dubia roach nymphs both work well — anoles respond strongly to movement, and roach nymphs in particular tend to trigger a reliable feeding response.
How Often to Feed
- Juveniles: X-Small dubia roach nymphs daily, 1–2 at a time.
- Adults: Every 1–2 days, 2–3 Small dubia roach nymphs per feeding.
Calcium & Gut-Loading
Dust with calcium at every feeding — anoles are small and fast-metabolizing, which makes them more prone to calcium deficiency than most reptiles their size. Add D3 weekly if kept without UVB. See our gut-loading guide for what we feed our colonies before they ship.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Insect size is the main risk with a species this small — nothing wider than the anole's head. Uneaten insects should be removed, both because a healthy anole is a fast, confident eater (reluctance usually means the prey is sized wrong) and because insects left overnight can bite or stress a resting anole.