Florida, Iguanas

Florida Issues Advice on Frozen Iguanas
As temperatures plunge in Florida, residents are being urged to keep an eye out for stunned iguanas falling from trees.
How cold does it need to get in Florida before iguanas start falling out of trees?
MIAMI - It's a South Florida phenomenon that draws amusement from across the country — when temperatures drop below a certain level, cold-stunned iguanas start falling out of trees. While it may sound bizarre, it happens. And there's a scientific reason for it.
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At what temperature do iguanas "freeze" in Florida?
Although several iguana species live in Florida, the predominant one is the green iguana, native to Central and South America. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, green iguanas are considered invasive in the state.
Will frozen iguanas fall from trees in Florida?
On the rare occasion, the temperatures in South Florida drop to the mid-to-low 40s for about 8 hours or more. This is enough time for iguanas to become incapacitated. The iguanas aren't usually dead but snap out of it after a few hours.
Will Florida residents see frozen iguanas falling from trees?
Green Iguanas, a non-native species to Florida are typically in Central America, the tropical part of South America, and the eastern Caribbean Islands. Iguanas are cold-blooded so
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South Florida faces a cold front. Will it be enough to cause falling iguanas?
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