Green anoles are neat little pets that lots of people like to keep in their homes. If you have recently welcomed green anoles into your home, then you might be wondering what else is able to live with them.
You definitely should take the time to keep reading to find out what types of animals can safely live with green anoles. If you’re planning on adding some other things to the anole’s habitat, then you will want to know that it is safe to do so first.
The information below should give you a good idea of some things that can live with green anoles without it being too big of an issue. You’ll know what your options are, and you’ll be able to make your own decision based on what you wish to do.
Some People Say Not to Mix Species
Some green anole enthusiasts are going to say that you should never mix species no matter what. This means that they recommend only keeping green anoles with other green anoles.
However, there are a large number of people who keep green anoles that say that they get along well with other creatures. There have even been success stories when mixing reptiles and amphibians, but you should know that not everyone agrees on what is right.
Finding a definitive answer on what you should be doing is likely going to be tough. On one hand, many people will say that you shouldn’t bother trying to introduce other species to the green anoles.
However, you might be interested in keeping other reptiles or amphibians in your home. If you don’t have a lot of space that you can use at your house, then it might be more convenient if you can keep them together.
The options below will give you some choices based on what people have said works out fine. These species have been noted to be able to get along with green anoles by green anole owners.
You should take this information with a grain of salt, though, because there are other factors that could come into play. For example, you could get creatures that have temperament issues or find that other issues might pop up.
If you wish to play things safe, then avoiding mixing species is probably for the best. This might sound boring, but it truly is what a lot of people recommend.
Brown Anoles
Many people have said that green anoles have been able to live just fine alongside brown anoles. There is a lot of anecdotal evidence that says that this situation should be relatively safe, and you might enjoy having both of these types of anoles.
If you don’t have a lot of space that you can utilize, then you might have a good time placing the green anoles and brown anoles together. Since many people have done this without it being a problem, you should be able to approach this without too much trepidation.
Green Tree Frogs
Green tree frogs have been able to live with green anoles successfully without it being a problem. If you’re interested in keeping green tree frogs, then this should come as very welcome news.
The only thing to keep in mind is that you might wish to keep the green tree frogs on a different feeding schedule than the green anoles. You want to do your best to give the green tree frogs a chance to eat crickets without feeling like they need to compete with the green anoles.
Be Careful What You Put with Your Green Anoles
You should be very careful and choosy when putting new friends in the same habitat as your green anole. You don’t want your new pets to become meals, and there are many situations that just won’t work out.
For example, some people have said that keeping green anoles with house geckos will be fine, but others have said the opposite. There are also many people who have reported that green anoles will eat house geckos, and this means that you should be wary.
Overall, it’s probably not best to put other species with your green anoles if you want to be safe. There are some options that will be safer than others, but is taking the risk really worthwhile?
If you’re someone who feels for the pets that you purchase, then it might be slightly traumatizing to see one of them get eaten. Those who are keeping green anoles for small children in the household might not want to have to explain this situation either.
You can likely keep other types of small anoles with your green anoles without it being a danger. That seems to be the most likely situation to succeed, but the green tree frogs have been kept with green anoles by many people.
If you’re going to pursue other pets to put with your green anoles, then brown anoles or green tree frogs seem to be a good idea. Otherwise, you might wish to cancel your plans to add new pets to the habitat.
Use Different Habitats
One thing that you should think about is that you don’t have to place green anoles in the same habitat as other pets. You could keep all sorts of pets at your house so long as you keep them separated, and there really isn’t much of a reason to keep green anoles with other species.
If you have very little room in your home, then it might be better not to have too many pets. You don’t want to overcrowd the habitat that your green anoles are living in since that could cause more problems for you.
Those who want to own lots of different types of reptiles and amphibians can have an easier time by just utilizing multiple habitats. You won’t have to be concerned about your pets eating each other, and everything is going to be much simpler.
Even caring for the pets will be easier when you do things this way because you won’t have to deal with irregularities that can throw things off. Feeding times will go easier, and you’ll have a much more pleasant situation on your hands if you choose to go this route.
Enjoy Your Green Anoles
Keeping green anoles has the potential to be a very rewarding experience. These little pets are easy to take care of, and it can be a lot of fun to watch them in their habitats.
Now you know more about what types of friends you can put in with them, but you do need to be careful. For the most part, it’s best to avoid mixing species when you want to ensure things will be safe.
If you want to add more reptiles and amphibians to your home, then doing so in separate habitats might be for the best. When you want to give your green anoles more friends to hang out with, then it’s likely going to be best to stick with other types of anoles.
You have the information that you need to make good decisions now, and you can determine what it is that you want to do. Enjoy your green anoles to the fullest and do what you can to keep them both happy and healthy.
I have a bachelor’s degree in Film/Video/Media Studies, as well as an associates degree in Communications. I began producing videos and musical recordings nearly 15 years ago. I am a guitarist and bassist in Southwest MI and have been in a few different bands since 2009, and in 2012 I began building custom guitars and basses in my home workshop as well. When I’m home, I love spending time with my three pets (a dog, cat, and snake) and gardening in my backyard. I also like photographing wild birds, especially birds of prey.