Frilled Dragon vs Green Anole
Side-by-side care comparison to help you choose.
| Frilled Dragon | Green Anole | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Adult size | 2-3 feet total length (including tail) | 5-8 inches |
| Lifespan | 10-15 years | 4-8 years |
| Min enclosure | 4x2x4 feet (120x60x120 cm) for adult | 20 gallon long / 30x12x12 in |
| Basking temp | 100-110°F (38-43°C) | 85-90F |
| Humidity | 40-60% | 60-70% |
| UVB | Yes - T5 HO 10.0 (or 12% UVB) / Ferguson zone 3-4 | Yes - T5 HO 5.0 / Ferguson zone 2 |
| Diet | Insects (crickets, roaches, mealworms) dusted with calcium daily and multivitamin weekly; offer occasional pinky mice and chopped leafy greens/vegetables. | Insectivorous: small insects like crickets, fruit flies, mealworms; dust with calcium and multivitamins. Feed young daily, adults 3-4 times per week. |