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Frequency of molting in anoles

Question:  How often do anoles molt?
Robyn Konrad

Answer:  Assuming anoles are like other lizards and snakes, 
they do not molt(shed their skin) on a regular basis but do 
so in response to growing larger which depends on how much 
and how often they eat.
Jade Hawk

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