does my anole have spider mites?

Well, I saw you wanted me to answer this so I thought I'd try. I gotta say though, the reason I skipped over it earlier was because I honestly can't say anything with certainty. I'm more of a snake person and I'm not familiar with anoles or spider mites.

I'll try though. It's better than nothing....

From what i've found, "spider mites" live on and eat household plants. They drink plant juices and will sometimes appear in a gecko's tank if you use live plants or leaves as a substrate. However true "spider mites" or "red spiders" are no threat whatsoever to your lizard. They are not animal parasites.

The ones you would have to worry about would be REPTILE MITES and you can do a Google search on them and then ask a seperate question if you think that's what it is. They aren't usually red though. http://www.anapsid.org/mites.html

A possible threat that I found was called a "blood mite" or "red mite" supposedly it does drink blood, but on poulty and birds. However some gecko forum folks mentioned it here http://www.geckosunlimited.com/community/other-day...

The bumps might also be calcium deposits from poor absorption in the past. Here's a picture of one with them http://0.tqn.com/w/experts/Reptiles-704/2010/02/An...

Also anoles being skinny is a VERY common problem I'm afraid. Is your anole wildcaught or captive bred? Wildcaught anoles are almost always skinny and in sorry shape thanks to parasites and dehydration. Dehydration can be cured with regular mistings, high humidity, and a soak. Make sure to spray all over the walls and plants because that's where they drink from, not their dish.

Internal parasites will keep him skinny until they're removed though. You'd need to go to a herp vet for some quick treatment. I'd bring a fecal sample.

I really can't recommend a vet enough though. Looking at the animal in person and talking back and forth with you, with the tools they have there, they'd probably be able to figure it out, administer medicine, and give proper advice right away.

In the mean time, just keep the temps and humidity high. Provide UVB/UVA light and/or supplementation and feed him lots of lil' gut-loaded crickets to fatten him up.

Best of luck to you, wish I could do more!

I don't think so. probably sick. If yo got him from a pet store i wouldn't be surprised because they don't take the best care of them there. My advice would be to call a vet hot line. You can look the number up.