When there's cold weather in Florida, "frozen iguanas" comes up. That's when the invasive species fall from trees or end up on sidewalks stunned from the cold.
When temperatures hit below freezing, the 30s or 40s, that slows them down or immobilizes them. Freezing is below 32 degrees.
Frozen iguanas can remain paralyzed on the ground for hours until the weather warms up enough to let their blood thaw. The paralysis effect is temporary.
Oh, Florida!
The Sunshine State secured its crown for weird weather phenomena Tuesday, Nov. 11, with reports of frozen iguanas falling from trees .
Just like it sounds, that's when the invasive species fall from trees or end up on sidewalks stunned from the cold. It happens when temperatures dip into the 30s and 40s. But not to worry, the paralysis

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