Florida Iguana Problem

Florida, iguana and Extreme cold

Extreme cold in Florida prompts large-scale collection efforts of invasive iguanas

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has issued a temporary executive order allowing the general public to collect and bring the invasive species to five drop-off locations throughout the state.

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Hundreds of cold-stunned iguanas dropped off at FWC offices in South Florida

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Can Florida's cold snap kill invasive pythons and iguanas? Here's what experts say

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‘Frozen’ iguanas everywhere: Florida roads, sidewalks, yards

South Floridians awoke Sunday to find “frozen” iguanas in their yards, streets, sidewalks and driveways after record low temperatures stunned the invasive reptiles.

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FWC order bends rules for frozen iguanas ahead of Florida cold spell

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Florida rules change on frozen iguanas (for now). What to know

Florida updates 'Dirty Dozen' list of invasive species to include irritating reptile

The state is focusing on animals doing the most harm. Ones taken off the 'Dirty Dozen' list include chameleons and the Cuban tree frog.

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Record temperature drop in Central Florida causes cold-stunned iguanas

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) warns that Florida’s colder weather is causing iguanas to freeze and become cold-stunned, raising concerns among residents about how to safely handle these reptiles. When ...

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State's rare freeze gives residents and visitors green light to collect stunned invasive iguanas

Cold-stunned iguanas falling from trees during Florida's extreme freeze can now be collected permit-free and brought to wildlife offices for removal.