Falling Iguana Alert Issued for Florida

The National Weather Service Miami Bureau issued a falling iguana alert as night time temperatures are expected to dip into the 30-40 degree range.

According to the Weather.com:

While the iguana warning might be slightly tongue-in-cheek, it's no joke. Much like human Floridians, iguanas go into a bit of shock when the state's weather departs from its typical warm, sunny nature. Because iguanas are cold-blooded animals, their metabolism slows way down and they become more and more lethargic as temperatures drop lower than what they are used to. They can become completely immobile when temperatures dip into the 30s and 40s. When that happens while they're up in a tree, the large lizards can come crashing down to the ground.

It is best to leave the immobile iguanas alone. Once the temperature starts rising, they can become feisty as they come out of their cold induced stupor. One Floridian discovered this the hard after he loaded them in a garbage bag and then into his vehicle during a 2018 cold snap.

Falling iguana alerts had also been issued in 2008 (previously on Neatorama) and 2010 (and here).

Image Credit: Twitter-NWS Miami (check out the chuckle inducing comment thread)


Login to comment.




Email This Post to a Friend
"Falling Iguana Alert Issued for Florida"

Separate multiple emails with a comma. Limit 5.

 

Success! Your email has been sent!

close window
X

This website uses cookies.

This website uses cookies to improve user experience. By using this website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

I agree
 
Learn More