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my green anole lizard wont eat.

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Question
I've had my green Anole for about a month and a half. he wont eat at all. i know this because he doesn't poop. i spray his tank everyday multiple times. his tank is about 92 degrees and i have a UV light. i also have a warm rock which he doesn't ever go on but i have it to keep the tank warm at night. i don't understand. i tried to put him in the same container as all of my baby crickets but he wont even go after them. i try to feed him meal worms, crickets and flies but he wont eat them. help please!

Answer
OK, I would immediately decrease the heat if the whole enclosure is that hot that is too hot.  One spot should be that hot not the whole enclosure.  Also what is the humidity?  I would make sure the humidity is at about 85% constantly he may be overheated and this will cause them not to eat as at this heat they will not metabolize properly.  The heat should drop in the night time by about 5 to 10 degrees as well.  Also air circulation is very important too.