IGUANAS FALLING FROM TREES
January 8, 2010 by Tap Vann
MIAMI, FL – An urban legend came true as iguanas begin falling from the trees in Florida!
Iguanas are not native to the state, but pets are often released into the wild by owners who no longer want them. They have since taken up living in the trees.
Most resident would have no idea they were up there, if it weren’t for the recent cold snap across the States. As temperatures dip below 40 degrees, the iguanas have begun falling from the branches!
In intensely cold conditions, the reptiles go into a comatose state, with little blood flowing through their bodies. As this occurs, their grip loosens and they fall from the trees.
As the air warms, the iguanas often recover. However, some residents think this is the opportune time to get rid of the foreign pests once and for all.
However, Ron Magill of Miami Metrozoo warned against being too callous. “I knew of a gentleman who was collecting them off the street and throwing them in the back of his station wagon, and all of a sudden these things are coming alive, crawling on his back and almost causing a wreck.”
