Martinique anole (Anolis roquet)

Short answers

Martinique anole: How big does the enclosure need to be?

From 45×45×60 cm for one animal; for a pair from 45×45×60 cm (1997 expert report, at 7,25 cm SVL).

Martinique anole: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 22–28 °C in the terrarium, up to 30 °C in the upper area, basking spot 35–40 °C locally at the basking spot, at night 20–22 °C.

Martinique anole: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: UVB needed (Ferguson zone 2–3, UV index 2–4).

Martinique anole: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 5–8 years, well-cared-for individuals up to about 10 years.

Martinique anole: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

22–28 °C in the terrarium, up to 30 °C in the upper area

Night temperature

20–22 °C

Basking spot

35–40 °C locally at the basking spot

Humidity

65–85 %, around 80 % during the day, higher at night; after misting, part of the terrarium must dry out again

UVB

UVB needed (Ferguson zone 2–3, UV index 2–4)

Enclosure

Minimum size

from 45×45×60 cm for one animal; for a pair from 45×45×60 cm (1997 expert report, at 7,25 cm SVL)

Substrate

Bioactive damp tropical substrate with leaf litter (for egg-laying); plus dry, well-draining resting and basking spots

Feeding

Food

Insects (crickets of all kinds); fruit flies for juveniles plus small feeders (grain beetles, aphids)

Feeding interval

adults 2–3×/week, juveniles daily

Key facts

Adult size

Medium-sized, total length ~15–20 cm (hatchlings under 5 cm)

Life expectancy

5–8 years, well-cared-for individuals up to about 10 years

Origin

Martinique (endemic, the Lesser Antilles); central lowland forest

Protection status

Not listed under CITES; no German registration duty as a non-native species; prefer captive-bred animals

Brumation

No real winter rest (tropical); keep to cool nights (16–18 °C)

Cohabitation

Pairs (1.1) are the safest option. Territorial, never keep males together. One male with 2–3 females is sometimes kept in a large, planted enclosure, but often does not work in the long run: a lower-ranking female is pushed aside, eats less and hides.

Notes

Despite high humidity it needs dry zones plus mist-free hours before nightfall, otherwise fungal and skin infections follow. Do not put plants against the heat lamp (a fire risk); loose crickets can harm the animals and the plants. A very well studied and socially interesting species.

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What you need to start

To keep Martinique anole (Anolis roquet) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (from 45×45×60 cm for one animal; for a pair from 45×45×60 cm (1997 expert report, at 7,25 cm SVL)), substrate (Bioactive damp tropical substrate with leaf litter (for egg-laying); plus dry, well-draining resting and basking spots), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.