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Cold Snap Drops Iguanas from Trees in Florida

11/13/2025

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A cold snap in Florida caused green iguanas to enter torpor and fall from trees.
On November 11, Boca Raton recorded temperatures around 48 degrees, prompting the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to advise residents on handling cold-stunned iguanas.
The FWC warned against bringing cold-stunned iguanas indoors, noting they can recover quickly and may bite when threatened.
Forecasters expect the cold weather to continue, with Jacksonville temperatures in mid-30s.

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A cold snap in Florida caused green iguanas to enter torpor and fall from trees.
On November 11, Boca Raton recorded temperatures around 48 degrees, prompting the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to advise residents on handling cold-stunned iguanas.
The FWC warned against bringing cold-stunned iguanas indoors, noting they can recover quickly and may bite when threatened.
Forecasters expect the cold weather to continue, with Jacksonville temperatures in mid-30s.