Florida

tavernier

(12,392 posts) Sat Feb 6, 2016, 08:53 PM Feb 2016

Cold front tonight in the Keys: beware of falling iguanas!

I know this sounds comical, but seriously, FYI to all visitors who are unaware of this strange happening... Please avoid walking under high tree branches tonight and in the morning. Due to our recent increase in the iguana population and the fact that they do not tolerate our cold spells, they "pass out" when the temps reach a certain low.

Do not touch them even if they appear dead. Some are, as they hit roads and pavement, but some will survive. Just ask the guy who threw them in his back seat on the way to the dumpster.

8 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Cold front tonight in the Keys: beware of falling iguanas! (Original Post) tavernier Feb 2016 OP

Should we carry mini blankets around? flamingdem Feb 2016 #1

Yes, cute, but envision this... tavernier Feb 2016 #7

tavernier, tosh Feb 2016 #2

Nope. tavernier Feb 2016 #6

florida problems Enrique Feb 2016 #3

Hey, Speaking of Florida problems packman Feb 2016 #4

Resorts by local rules must remove coconuts tavernier Feb 2016 #5

I actually saw one fall a few years ago in Boca. Fuddnik Feb 2016 #8

flamingdem

(39,313 posts)

1. Should we carry mini blankets around?

Reply to tavernier (Original post)

Sat Feb 6, 2016, 08:57 PM

Feb 2016

I love iguanas, but they're sure to give some hapless tourist a fright.

tavernier

(12,392 posts)

7. Yes, cute, but envision this...

Reply to flamingdem (Reply #1)

Sat Feb 6, 2016, 10:27 PM

Feb 2016

Our Montessori school had so many that they were defecating on the kids in the playground. And yes, their feces is loaded with salmonella and other goodies.

Thank you to the folks who brought them to the Keys!

tosh

(4,423 posts)

2. tavernier,

Reply to tavernier (Original post)

Sat Feb 6, 2016, 09:05 PM

Feb 2016

would you be that guy?

tavernier

(12,392 posts)

6. Nope.

Reply to tosh (Reply #2)

Sat Feb 6, 2016, 10:22 PM

Feb 2016

I run right past them. Most are dead once they hit pavement.

Enrique

(27,461 posts)

3. florida problems

Reply to tavernier (Original post)

Sat Feb 6, 2016, 09:06 PM

Feb 2016

packman

(16,296 posts)

4. Hey, Speaking of Florida problems

Reply to Enrique (Reply #3)

Sat Feb 6, 2016, 10:00 PM

Feb 2016

I was at a resort sprawled out on a lounge chair surrounded by coconut trees , enjoying a Gulf of Mexico sunset when a waiter told me I should move because it was that time of year when the coconuts fell. The day before one fell and sent a tourist to the hospital. God forbid they should put a sign warning of such.

tavernier

(12,392 posts)

5. Resorts by local rules must remove coconuts

Reply to packman (Reply #4)

Sat Feb 6, 2016, 10:19 PM

Feb 2016

Very dangerous!

However, no one can predict falling iguanas.

You're on your own, dude!

Fuddnik

(8,846 posts)

8. I actually saw one fall a few years ago in Boca.

Reply to tavernier (Reply #5)

Sun Feb 7, 2016, 07:29 AM

Feb 2016

They're all over the place along the canal behind my BIL's house,

Reply to this discussion