Falling Iguanas Return as Florida Plunges Below 40°F
• Iguanas in Florida become paralyzed and fall from trees as temperatures drop below 40°F (4.4°C).
• This paralysis is a natural defense mechanism to survive the cold; iguanas become temporarily immobile.
• Residents are advised not to bring the iguanas inside, as sudden warming can cause panicked and hazardous movements.
Iguanas paralyzed by cold temperatures fall
As temperatures in Florida plummet below 40°F (4.4°C), the phenomenon of falling iguanas has returned. These cold-blooded reptiles enter a state of paralysis as a natural defense mechanism against the cold. When temperatures drop to such extremes, iguanas become temporarily immobile, often losing their grip and falling from trees.
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