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Obviously, the faster something's metabolism is, the quicker it will reach the finish line of its lifespan.

I know for most anoles, it's said 3-4 insects daily is good.

If you slowly ween them down to one or 2 less daily than you feed them now, you will eventually, and obviously slow down their metabolism, and therefore they will live longer lives.

I personally think that because they are not living in the wild, they don't really need as many calories as one would who is living in the wild. Imagine how many calories just one insect provides the anole. Considering all they do is sit around most of the day in captivity, just 2-3 insects (depending on your anole's size) should do them fine.

Granted they won't grow as fast, but I don't see nutrients or health being a problem.

Comments?

Sure, why not? As long as you don't lessen the amount of prey you mentioned (starvation is risky, because hunger strikes can occur), it's possible.

Tim
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you would have to make sure the anole gets the neccessary vitamins and minerals to stay healthy.

I don't think you're prolonging their lifespan at all. The only way to do that, in my opinion, is to slow their metabolism enough to stunt their development which would be dangerous. I think that limiting their food intake to what you propose won't hurt them, however, but it's worth a try to see if it works. You'd have to do it with a lot of anoles, though.
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