Wild Animals

Cold Snap Incoming: Expect Chilly Mornings And Dropping Iguanas

As the coldest air of the season dips into South Florida, residents could witness the state’s quirkiest winter tradition.

By Jenn Jordan • 13 hours ago

Why Is Florida Raining Iguanas?

You know it’s actually cold in the South when you see reports of iguanas falling out of trees. You read that correctly: Falling iguana season has officially arrived in Florida, that short window of time each winter when temperatures dip low enough to turn the state’s tree-dwelling reptiles into stiff, stunned statues.

It’s one of those “only in Florida” moments that never fails to baffle the rest of the country, so let's explain.

Iguanas are cold-blooded reptiles, which means they depend on external heat sources li

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