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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.
Experts Issue Warning About Falling Iguanas In Florida
"It’s gonna happen," biologist Joe Wasilewski warned. "If it’s in the 50s, they’re slow. If it’s in the 40s, they’re on the brink of falling. And if it’s in the 30s, they’re down.”
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.
What to know about Florida's massive falling iguanas when temperatures drop
When temperatures drop in South Florida, it can cause a big problem for Floridians: falling iguanas. When it gets too cold, the large invasive reptiles — which can grow to be up to 5 feet long and 20 pounds — get stunned by the temperatures and will often fall out of trees onto the ground or whatever may be passing by below.
At what temperature do iguanas "freeze" in Florida?
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, green iguanas are considered invasive in the state. Like all reptiles, iguanas can't handle cold temperatures very well because they are cold-blooded,
How the cold streak can affect iguanas in South Florida
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As temperatures plunge in Florida, residents are being urged to keep an eye out for stunned iguanas falling from trees.
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