Baracoa giant anole (Anolis baracoae)

Short answers

Baracoa giant anole: How big does the enclosure need to be?

A 1.1 pair from 90×80×130 cm (tall format), well ventilated, sturdy vertical and horizontal branches, real plants, a cork or rock background.

Baracoa giant anole: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 22–26 °C, basking spot Local warm spot ~30 °C, at night 18–22 °C.

Baracoa giant anole: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Essential (UVB and strong lighting, plus a basking spot).

Baracoa giant anole: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: ~8–10 years.

Baracoa giant anole: Is it suitable for beginners?

Rather not – it is considered an intermediate species (difficulty: Intermediate).

Climate

Daytime temperature

22–26 °C

Night temperature

18–22 °C

Basking spot

Local warm spot ~30 °C

Humidity

~80 % by day, higher at night

UVB

Essential (UVB and strong lighting, plus a basking spot)

Enclosure

Minimum size

a 1.1 pair from 90×80×130 cm (tall format), well ventilated, sturdy vertical and horizontal branches, real plants, a cork or rock background

Substrate

Forest floor with leaf litter, densely planted, plenty of vertical branches

Feeding

Food

Large insects: crickets, grasshoppers, roaches, beetles, snails; plus some fruit and occasionally a smaller lizard; dusted regularly with calcium and vitamins

Feeding interval

2–3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

a giant anole, up to ~40–48 cm total length

Life expectancy

~8–10 years

Origin

Eastern Cuba (the Baracoa region)

Protection status

—

Brumation

A slight drop is possible

Cohabitation

Pair; males incompatible. The reason: several males fight over territory and basking spot until one is injured or permanently confined to a corner. Two females do not get along long-term either: one occupies the basking spot, the other sits in the corner and loses condition — usually without a single visible bite wound.

Notes

Do not keep it too warm (max. about 26 °C, otherwise stress). It belongs to the giant anole group, with a powerful bite.

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What you need to start

To keep Baracoa giant anole (Anolis baracoae) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (a 1.1 pair from 90×80×130 cm (tall format), well ventilated, sturdy vertical and horizontal branches, real plants, a cork or rock background), substrate (Forest floor with leaf litter, densely planted, plenty of vertical branches), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.