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Question
how can i tell if my anole is a male or a female

Answer
Males have a larger head, longer jawline and at the base of the tail above the vent you should see two bumps, side by side.  Baby anoles have a whitish stripe down the back which the male loses, but the female retains.  Both sexes have dewlaps, but the males are larger and pronounced.  Some species' males will display a bright color when showing their dewlap.