An urban myth has been proven as real in Florida, USA, where it’s raining iguanas…
Temperatures in normally balmy Florida state are so low that freezing iguanas are falling from the trees.
The warm, humid climes are perfect for cold-blooded reptiles but a prolonged cold snap means they’re plummeting to earth.
When temperatures fall below around 5C, iguanas go into a comatose state with very little blood flowing around their bodies. As their grip loosens, the creatures fall..
While they look dead, they usually revive when temperatures rise – although they can die if it remains cold for three days or more.
Iguanas are considered pests by many Florida residents as they are not native to the area. They were introduced from South America when careless pet owners released them.
Some think this is the perfect time to severely reduce their numbers. One Florida man said: “I knew of a gentleman who was collecting them all in the street and throwing them in the back of his station wagon. “All of a sudden as he’s driving along these things are waking up, crawling on his back and almost caused a wreck.”
Source: asylum.co.uk
