Hey folks, sorry if this question seems lame. I found a chameleon in my home. I live in Houston Texas and the lizard looks like one of the common ones that I used to keep when I was a kid. It looks like it lost 1/3 to 1/2 of its tail to one of my cats. I was going to release it outside, but it is around 55f outside. Should I keep it inside till the morning? Any tips on the release? Thanks
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I'm sure it is just one of the common critters here in h-town. I grew up in Chicago and used to keep this type as a pet when I was a kid. I used to put mirrors in front of my male to watch its territorial displays.
/dweeb
Anyway, I already feel bad because of its lost tail, and I didn't want inadvertently kill it by putting it outside in the cold. Now 52F.
/end dweeb
I'm sure it is just one of the common critters here in h-town. I grew up in Chicago and used to keep this type as a pet when I was a kid. I used to put mirrors in front of my male to watch its territorial displays.
/dweeb
Anyway, I already feel bad because of its lost tail, and I didn't want inadvertently kill it by putting it outside in the cold. Now 52F.
/end dweeb
I see them around during the summer. Not sure how/if they winter. According to this http://www.angelfire.com/al/repticare2/page11.html article, they should be kept at 70 - 75F during the evening. I'll probably release it into a plant bed in the morning. Thanks for the replies. -k
Brad Ramsey
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No, it is not an Old World Chameleon.
It is an anole and I do think they are native to where you live.
Release it tomorrow when it is warm. Let it climb up a tree or wall near where you found it.
-Brad
> Release it tomorrow when it is warm near where you found it.
heh heh, I found it in my bedroom hallway with its tail missing. It had the sense not to run or my cats would have got it. When I was a kid, I had a couple that would voluntarly crawl into my hand when I put it in their tank. I guess seeing one close up again brought back some memories. Its only a little ironic that, as I was writing this reply, my formerly feral Pointed Siamese that I rescued from under the dumpster at work nearly got the anole I was trying to rescue. -k
heh heh, I found it in my bedroom hallway with its tail missing. It had the sense not to run or my cats would have got it. When I was a kid, I had a couple that would voluntarly crawl into my hand when I put it in their tank. I guess seeing one close up again brought back some memories. Its only a little ironic that, as I was writing this reply, my formerly feral Pointed Siamese that I rescued from under the dumpster at work nearly got the anole I was trying to rescue. -k
ciafardo 4
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thanks brad that was drivin me crazy
Eric Adrignola
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They live up here in NC - though I've not seen them north of Raleigh (except the ones my brother brought up from Robeson County, which survive as of now, this is almost on the Virginia border)
they curl up under logs and mulch when it's cold, and will come out in the middle of winter if it warms up.
they curl up under logs and mulch when it's cold, and will come out in the middle of winter if it warms up.
BigR
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Green Anole - Anolis carolinensis
Native to the Southeastern United States, mostly Florida and the surrounding States.
Had a few of these a few years back, they seem to thrive anywhere but in a tank. I'd guess that Texas is on the very edge of their natural range. They are frequently refered to as American Chameleons, but are unrelated to true chameleons.
Native to the Southeastern United States, mostly Florida and the surrounding States.
Had a few of these a few years back, they seem to thrive anywhere but in a tank. I'd guess that Texas is on the very edge of their natural range. They are frequently refered to as American Chameleons, but are unrelated to true chameleons.
OntarioLizardman
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Haha i love in college station we have those by the millions here and its more north than houston, let it go it will be fine, as long as its a warm day.
