Berthold's bush anole (Polychrus acutirostris)
Iguanas · Difficulty: Intermediate
Key facts and care guidance for Berthold's bush anole (Polychrus acutirostris) (origin: Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay). Adult size around 30–40 cm. Life expectancy 6–12 years. The values below are carefully researched guidance.
Short answers
Berthold's bush anole: How big does the enclosure need to be?
100×60×100 cm for a pair.
Berthold's bush anole: What temperature does it need?
Daytime 27–32 °C, basking spot Basking spot 34–38 °C, at night 20–23 °C.
Berthold's bush anole: Does it need UVB lighting?
UVB: Essential (UVB 10.0).
Berthold's bush anole: How long do they live?
Life expectancy: 6–12 years.
Berthold's bush anole: Is it suitable for beginners?
Rather not – it is considered an intermediate species (difficulty: Intermediate).
Climate
- Daytime temperature
- 27–32 °C
- Night temperature
- 20–23 °C
- Basking spot
- Basking spot 34–38 °C
- Humidity
- 50–70 %
- UVB
- Essential (UVB 10.0)
Enclosure
- Minimum size
- 100×60×100 cm for a pair
- Substrate
- Forest-floor substrate with climbing branches; for the dry-country species sand-loam with stones
Feeding
- Food
- Crickets, roaches, locusts and house crickets; the larger species also take plant food
- Feeding interval
- adults 3×/week
Key facts
- Adult size
- 30–40 cm
- Life expectancy
- 6–12 years
- Origin
- Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay
- Protection status
- Not listed under CITES
- Brumation
- No winter rest; somewhat cooler in winter
- Cohabitation
- Keep singly or as a pair; males actively defend their territory against rivals according to the source and do not tolerate each other.
Notes
A dry-forest species, markedly less humid than P. marmoratus.
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What you need to start
To keep Berthold's bush anole (Polychrus acutirostris) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (100×60×100 cm for a pair), substrate (Forest-floor substrate with climbing branches; for the dry-country species sand-loam with stones), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.
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Last updated: 30 October 2026 · Editor: Reptoria editorial team · Sources include: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polychrus_acutirostris, https://reptile-database.reptarium.cz/species?genus=Polychrus&species=acutirostris
All values are non-binding guidance and do not replace expert advice. Research thoroughly from several sources before acquiring and keeping an animal, and observe the applicable law (species and animal protection in particular).