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My male green anole, Leon, is over 5 years old. He'll reach 6 soon. I heard that the life expectancy of green anoles is around 6 years, although some get older. I think he's reaching the end of his life. He even looks old, because he doesn't eat anything in these days, he's slowly losing all of his weight, and he's not agile anymore. He's a little over 8 in. long, and he's a big male! I also noticed quite a few infections around his jaws. Could he be dying because of these, or is this common when anoles reach old age? If it's a disease, I can't do anything with it like taking it to the vet, because my family dislike spending $45 just for checking out a little lizard. Leon's among the first reptile I ever had, and I first got him when I was in 6th grade. He was quite small back then, but grew faster than ever. I'll be really sad if he's gone, which he will be soon...

Tim

Gee Tim, I am sorry ot hear about Leon (one of my first anole's was named Leon, too - probably not uncommon )

Is he all alone? Only anole? It is difficult to lose a pet no matter how old. 6 years is a good long life for an anole so I am sure you ahve been a good dad .

As for the vet see if you can go on a payment plan or something. Even if the mouth thing is not causing his demise you want him to suffer as little as possible. If mouth sores continue he won't be able to eat and he would starve to death. I can't imagine your folks would want that.

Keep us posted

lele
>>My male green anole, Leon, is over 5 years old. He'll reach 6 soon. I heard that the life expectancy of green anoles is around 6 years, although some get older. I think he's reaching the end of his life. He even looks old, because he doesn't eat anything in these days, he's slowly losing all of his weight, and he's not agile anymore. He's a little over 8 in. long, and he's a big male! I also noticed quite a few infections around his jaws. Could he be dying because of these, or is this common when anoles reach old age? If it's a disease, I can't do anything with it like taking it to the vet, because my family dislike spending $45 just for checking out a little lizard. Leon's among the first reptile I ever had, and I first got him when I was in 6th grade. He was quite small back then, but grew faster than ever. I'll be really sad if he's gone, which he will be soon...
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>>Tim

No, he's not alone. He has a mate, a young female, and she's lot more agile than he is. She takes every food I give to her, and even though Leon sees a cricket right by him, he ignores it all the time. Like I said earlier, he used to have a old female with him, but this female I have right now is a young and new one. My old female (her name was Greeney) died more than a year ago.

I'll try to do something about the vet thingy. I can't let my Leon suffer before he dies.

Tim

Sorry about your anole... one thing to bring up, though. If you suspect infections, it's probably best to isolate and quarantine the anole just to make sure the other doesn't get sick.

If it's time for your anole to pass, I hope it goes easy and well.
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Got hips like Cinderella / Must be having a good shame / Talking sweet about nothing / Cookie I think you're Tame

Nevermind, I just read... sorry about its death
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Got hips like Cinderella / Must be having a good shame / Talking sweet about nothing / Cookie I think you're Tame