What signal indicates a handling session must end immediately?
Answer
A rigid body or rapidly displayed dewlap
Anoles communicate their stress levels through subtle but distinct physical cues during interactions. While positive signs include calmness, such as relaxed posture or eye-licking, signs indicating excessive stress require an immediate termination of the handling session. Key indicators of distress include the lizard adopting a rigid posture, signifying extreme tension, or rapidly displaying its dewlap (throat fan). The dewlap display in a handling context signals high agitation or a warning. If these signals are observed, the keeper must cease interaction instantly to prevent escalation into a defensive action like tail dropping.
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