Florida removes 5,195 invasive iguanas during cold snap

More than 5,000 invasive green iguanas were removed in Florida during a two-day permit exemption due to record-low temperatures. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reported that 5,195 cold-stunned iguanas were collected, primarily at FWC’s Sunrise office. These nonnative reptiles are harmful to the environment and economy, prompting their removal. The FWC has since ceased accepting live iguanas from the public as part of their management efforts.