Simply put, it’s a thin flap of skin that can be “inflated” right under the lizard’s neck. It’s also called a throat fan, a lizard blanket, or the “red or orange thing” under their neck. Males have it, some …

The male anole performs a series of visual displays to establish dominance and territory. To show dominance, it will bob its head up and down, do "pushups" and flare its dewlap. If it is …

Two ways to tell if your anole is boy or girl guaranteed. Only the female is capable of giving birth by laying eggs. Females will mate with an alpha male and deposit eggs 2-4 weeks later. If you …

Anoles show their dewlaps for two main reasons and one very unique one. These reasons specifically apply to male anoles. The first reason they show their dewlap is to attract a female …

Green anole lizards (Anolis carolinensis), for instance, possess vibrant pink dewlaps. Brown anole lizards (Anolis sagrei), however, have orange, red or yellow throats -- all equally visually …

Jan 4, 2024 · This display is commonly referred to as "dewlap" or "throat flare" and involves the anole puffing up a flap of skin under its chin. One of the main triggers for an anole to expand …

Mar 20, 2025 · The most common lizards in Florida with a bright red throat are male anoles, particularly the Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis) and the Brown Anole (Anolis sagrei). These …

Jan 4, 2024 · Anole lizards display their impressive neck flap as a display of aggression, courtship, or territorial behavior. Find out when this fascinating behavior occurs and what it …

Mar 15, 2025 · Why do anoles flare their neck? Flaring their neck, or extending their dewlap, is a key component of male anole display behavior. It’s used to attract mates, assert dominance, …

If you have a male anole, you’ve probably already encountered it flaring its dewlap at you (or other lizards) multiple times. If you have a female, she may flare it as well, but probably to a lesser …