A South Florida woman recently found a Mexican spiny-tailed iguana in her toilet , highlighting how invasive reptiles are increasingly making their presence known in the region.

Kristy Simpson said she quickly got rid of the iguana after spotting it in her bathroom. While some residents, like Ted Inserra, say they don't mind seeing iguanas around their homes, they draw the line when the reptiles show up indoors.

"I know a lot of people. I mean since I was a kid I was a big reptile and amphibian guy," Inserra said. "Then I'd have a problem. Yes indeed."

Iguanas are not native to Florida

According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), iguanas are not native to Florida and are considered an invasive species .

Thomas Portuallo, who owns Iguana Control, a t

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