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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsFrozen iguanas falling from trees during cold snap in Florida
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- It's so cold in Florida that iguanas are falling from their perches in suburban trees. Temperatures dipped below 40 degrees Fahrenheit early Thursday in parts of South Florida, according to the National Weather Service in Miami.
That's chilly enough to immobilize the green iguanas common in the region.
Palm Beach Post columnist Frank Cerabino tweeted a photograph of an iguana lying belly-up next to his swimming pool.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/frozen-iguanas-falling-from-trees-during-cold-snap-in-florida/
PearliePoo2
(7,768 posts)also take a toll on the invasive Pythons, I wonder? That would probably be the only good benefit of this killer freeze.
democratisphere
(17,235 posts)Snakes are smart and can find places to stay warmer.
Tommy_Carcetti
(43,198 posts)....from a Darwinistic perspective it might be for the best, as they are an invasive species and have a negative impact on many of the local species here.
Its sad to see but the fact is they dont belong in the habitat and Mother Nature is sorting that out.
genxlib
(5,535 posts)This is not sad. They are an invasive nuisance species and don't belong here. They got released by irresponsible pet owners and have multiplied like crazy.
They can thrive in the normally warm temperatures but the occasional cold snap will put a dent in them. A cold snap about 10 years ago seriously cut back on their numbers but they came back with a vengeance. That is just indicative of the fact that this is not their native environment.
They are pests to have around and eat our fruit and flowers. Not to mention leave crap everywhere.