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G rowing up in Louisiana, always fascinated with reptiles and insects, my first reptilian love was the green anole ( Anolis carolinensis ). They're abundant in the south, but less so in recent years.  There are many factors that are contributing to the favorite friendly lizards of many Louisiana residents. One of them is the appearance of a fierce and competitive relative, the brown anole. The green anole,  Anolis carolinensis  (bottom), compared to a brown anole ( Anolis sagrei ). [ Picture from UOF ] Another issue I've noticed an uptick in during recent years, especially as the weather grows colder, is the Sarcophagid fly infestations. Based on my cursory research of the topic on forums for reptiles and specifically anoles, the bulk of the reports come from 2015 or later. However, a study ( Effects of Sarcophagid Fly Infestations on Green Anole Lizards ) from Tulane University states,  "Sampling by age and sex classes during two years (2003 and 2004) revealed ...

“It’s Alive!”: The Long Overdue Revival of My Blog  Hello once again my beloved audience! If there were cobwebs in this space, I suppose that would be fitting for my content. Don’t worry, my spiders and other pets  have not been neglected as my blog. In fact, the girls I have now are thriving! More on them later, though. For now, let me summarize where I’m at and the direction I have planned for this blog in the near future.  Photography  Since I last updated, you’d better believe I’ve gotten some neat shots of my favorite fuzzy friends! I intend on tidying up the photography album and adding new pictures very soon. This is at the top of my to-do list for sprucing up this old blog, as well as a nice thematic makeover at some point. I’ve amassed quite the collection of interesting and intimate footage of many of my creatures, too, but that content will primarily go on my YouTube channel. I’ve got a big project in the makings for that too, so keep your eyes peeled! Poe...