Cuban Knight Anoles PAIR | Anolis equestris
Plan the habitat for the adult animal, with secure housing and room to carry out its natural behaviour.
At a Glance
| Origin & natural habitat |
Cuba; tropical tree canopy. |
| Adult size |
Around 35–50 cm including tail. |
| Lifespan |
Around 10 years. |
| Temperament |
Individuals vary; allow time to settle before any handling. |
| Activity |
Day-active. |
| Social needs |
Individual housing is safest; confirm the compatibility of a pair with our team. |
Housing & Setup
Enclosure dimensions are length × depth × height unless stated otherwise. Plan for the adult animal; larger, suitably furnished housing is encouraged.
| Adult housing |
At least 90 × 60 × 120 cm for one adult; a confirmed compatible pair requires substantially more space and duplicate resources. |
| Enclosure type |
Large arboreal enclosure. |
| Temperature |
Basking around 32–35°C; daytime ambient around 25–29°C; cooler shaded retreat. |
| Lighting & UVB |
Provide a regular day/night cycle with darkness at night. Select species-appropriate UVB, with shaded retreats and safe lamp distances. |
| Humidity / moisture |
Around 60–80%, with airflow and drying between mistings. |
| Substrate |
Species-appropriate, pesticide-free substrate; avoid aromatic woods. |
| Furnishings & filtration |
Strong branches, dense foliage, shaded areas and drinking droplets. |
Behaviour & Compatibility
Territorial display lizard with a strong bite. Do not keep rival males together; be ready to separate an incompatible pair.
Feeding & Nutrition
Offer varied, appropriately sized gut-loaded live insects. Growing juveniles need small meals more frequently; adults generally need measured meals 2–3 times weekly, adjusted to body condition. Gut-load feeder insects and use calcium and a reptile multivitamin according to the product instructions and the animal’s UVB provision. Avoid overlapping vitamin D3 products; ask our reptile team to check the schedule for this animal. Keep fresh water available.
Routine Care
Check temperatures, humidity, appetite and behaviour daily. Replace drinking water and remove waste promptly. Clean bowls and contaminated furnishings regularly; monitor weight and shedding. Arrange advice from an exotics vet for persistent changes in appetite, breathing or movement.
Important Before Buying
Run and check the enclosure before collection. Adult housing requirements apply even when the animal is sold as a baby. Confirm the animal’s current food, age and supplement schedule with our reptile team.
Live Animals Are Click & Collect Only
We do not ship live animals. Order online and wait for confirmation that your animal is ready before collecting from Newlands Home and Garden Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. Have the enclosure prepared and its conditions checked before collection.
