Cold Snap Leaves Frozen Iguanas Falling in Florida (Full Transcript)

A South Florida cold snap immobilized invasive iguanas, prompting removals and state drop-off points for humane euthanasia or relocation.

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[00:00:00] Speaker 1: Over six dozen iguanas, frozen solid. As a cold snap moved across South Florida, temperatures dipped into the mid-30s, and these cold-blooded iguanas fell from the trees.

[00:00:11] Speaker 2: Right now, they are so cold. My hand is frozen right now holding him, and so they're like little bags of ice, and they are so heavy. Today, this is probably the biggest boy we've gotten. He probably weighs around 10 pounds, and it's probably around 5 1⁄2 feet long.

[00:00:25] Speaker 1: According to Jessica from the local Iguana Solutions, iguanas are an invasive species, so must be disposed of to protect the environment. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission also opened iguana drop-off points so that frozen iguanas can be put down humanely or moved out of South Florida.

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A cold snap in South Florida caused cold-blooded invasive iguanas to become immobilized and fall from trees. Local wildlife handlers collected dozens, describing them as heavy and ice-cold. Because iguanas are invasive, officials and businesses are disposing of them to protect the environment, with state-run drop-off points set up for humane euthanasia or relocation out of the region.

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Cold Snap Freezes Invasive Iguanas in South Florida

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Key Takeaways

Cold temperatures in the mid-30s can immobilize iguanas, causing them to fall from trees.
Collected iguanas may appear frozen and heavy but can potentially revive as temperatures rise.
Iguanas are considered an invasive species in Florida and are to be removed/disposed of to protect ecosystems.
Florida wildlife authorities set up drop-off locations for humane handling, including euthanasia or relocation out of South Florida.

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Neutral: The tone is matter-of-fact and descriptive, focusing on the effects of cold weather on iguanas and the practical, regulatory response to an invasive species.

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