Cuban Knight Anole

Species: Cuban Knight Anole
Scientific Name: Anolis equestris
Origin: Cuba
Lifespan: 6-10 Years
Size: 17”
Enclosure Type: Bigger is better when it comes to housing, so provide your Cuban Knight Anole with as much space as possible.
Enclosure Size: The absolute minimum terrarium size for a single knight anole is 24” L x 24” W x 48” H. Of course, larger is always better.
Substrate: Suitable suberates include eco earth, reptisoil, plantation soil, and jungle mix. Layering clean, chemical-free leaf litter on top of the substrate can also help with humidity. Substrate should be at least 2” deep and completely replaced every 3-4 months. Remove poop and urates daily, along with contaminated substrate.
Décor: Its best to include decorative items such as branches, vines, ledges, and live or artificial plants in your Cuban knight anoles enclosure.
Water: Of course, don’t forget a small water bowl and feeding ledge for your anole to drink from! Change the water daily and scrub the bowl with a reptile-safe disinfectant weekly, or whenever it becomes soiled.
Temperature: Knight anoles should have a basking temperature of 90-95°F, as measured by a digital probe thermometer with the probe placed on the basking surface. To allow for proper thermoregulation, the enclosure should also have a cool area that stays between 75-80°F. Nighttime temps can drop as low as 65°F. Provide heat for your knight anole with a halogen heat bulb. Halogen bulbs are the best way to imitate the warmth of sunlight indoors and considered to be a superior form of reptile heating by experts. Do not use ceramic heat emitters (CHEs), red bulbs, or blue bulbs, as these are not as effective.
Humidity: Anoles are tropical lizards, so the humidity inside their enclosure should be 70-80%. Humidity should be measured via digital probe hygrometer, with the probe placed in the middle of the terrarium. Increase humidity by misting your anole’s enclosure 1-2x/day with a spray bottle. Mist first thing in the morning and then again at night if needed. Aside from raising humidity, this also provides your anole with an important source of drinking water.

Lighting: Cuban knight anoles are primarily active during the day and require UVB lighting for their survival. UVB lighting helps provide a clear day/night cycle, provides all the vitamin D that your pet needs, strengthens the immune system, facilitates better digestion and other benefits.  
Type Of Diet: Insectivore
Types Of Food: Dubia roaches, discoid roaches, red runner roaches, crickets, black soldier flies, hornworms, silkworms, mealworm beetles, superworm beetles. Fruit can be offered as an occasional treat, such as figs, berries, banana, mango, and even crested gecko diet.
Feeding Schedule: Cuban knight anoles should be fed every other day, as much as they can eat in one sitting
Supplements: You will also need calcium and vitamin supplements to help keep your anole healthy