It got so cold in Florida this weekend that iguanas indeed fall from trees. The invasive species are called cold-blooded for a reason.
The reptiles that usually thrive in Florida’s warm climate have been stunned by the state’s recent streak of low temperatures, which causes them to lose their grip and fall from trees onto unsuspecting residents, the National Weather Service has warned.
"Never take cold-stunned iguanas into your home! These are wild animals and may act defensively once they warm up and recover,"The National Weather Service said Sunday it’s all going to warm up nicely after the weekend. The low temperatures near freezing are quite rare in Florida, but at first glance, the citrus, strawberry, and tomato winter crops suffered no major damage. Farmers spray water onto the crops to help protect them from the cold.
This drastic change in weather is not particularly harmful to iguanas, said Fox News Senior Meteorologist Janice Dean; but, residents should be watchful of them as males can grow to nearly five feet long and weigh nearly 20 pounds.
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