Florida Freeze Brings the Icy Comeback of Falling Iguanas
Florida Freeze Brings the Icy Comeback of Falling Iguanas
US · Published Nov 11, 2025
Rare Florida cold snap causes iguanas to become temporarily paralyzed and fall from trees.
The National Weather Service assures residents that the iguanas are only stunned and will revive when temperatures rise.
This event highlights the impact of temperature fluctuations on Florida's unique ecosystem and non-native species.
Rare cold snap causes iguanas to fall
A rare cold snap in Florida has triggered the return of an unusual phenomenon: falling iguanas. As temperatures in South Florida dipped into the upper 30s, a level considered unusually cold for November, green iguanas are experiencing temporary paralysis. These cold-blooded reptiles become immobile when temperatures drop, causing them to lose their grip and fall from their perches in trees.
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