Amazing dinosaursI took my trail bike for a ride this morning at Markham Park (Broward County) and saw roughly 20 iguanas out enjoying the sun. It never gets old watching green iguanas in the wild.
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I'm visiting Florida right now. Just saw this guy while waiting in a Wendy's drive thru, They're everywhere!View attachment 297152
I grew up in South FL and some would agree with your statement. Although, I’m not one of them. They can be a nuisance if you have a pool in the yard, as they love to use them like a toilet. Other than that, they eat weeds and live along the canals for the most part. I just haven’t seen the major destruction you mention. I think Lanscaping companies and lawn mowers kill more of the native plants than an iguana.No offense to iguana lovers but I despise iguanas in Florida. They are extremely invasive and are killing off much of the native population. They create burrows, destroy entire roads, and carry diseases. These are one of the only reptiles I do not enjoy.
Green Iguanas are almost 100% vegetarian (almost 100%)I've read that the iguanas aren't in their native home. But really, I've not seen them hurt an anole. I have seen a big black ant kill one though. As hard as I tried I couldn't change the outcome.
Yes it's usually about what you actually witnessed. I didn't see any burrowing but I was living out in the country swamp. My first encounter was a crashing sound down through some kind of palm tree. Lo and behold there was this humongous lizard!!! I was trying to just sit there and mind my own business listening to wink. It didn't work. Also I'd been living there for quite some time before that incident. After that I would see them quite often just getting a suntan. The point is they were in the trees not burrowing. ?Green Iguanas are almost 100% vegetarian (almost 100%)
They wouldn't care about an Anole
100% agree with your statement. I have iguanas living in trees and mangroves all around me. I see them every day. I’ve never seen an iguana burrowing. I’m sure they burry their eggs, but not burrowing. They live in trees, forage for weeds and are incredible swimmers. I enjoy watching them.Yes it's usually about what you actually witnessed. I didn't see any burrowing but I was living out in the country swamp. My first encounter was a crashing sound down through some kind of palm tree. Lo and behold there was this humongous lizard!!! I was trying to just sit there and mind my own business listening to wink. It didn't work. Also I'd been living there for quite some time before that incident. After that I would see them quite often just getting a suntan. The point is they were in the trees not burrowing. ?
Go by the waterways in very south florida. Guaranteed to see several. I love them.Wow, I went to Florida 5 times, and I’ve only saw one iguana! I’m going in February so I’ll look carefully for bitten leaves and flower bushes without flowers. Thanks for sharing!
-Mickey
That was the spicy chicken sandwich u ordered .I'm visiting Florida right now. Just saw this guy while waiting in a Wendy's drive thru, They're everywhere!View attachment 297152
Unless they get some easy meat. I couldnt leave my food on my coffee table and walk away when i had mine. Steak and cheese sub would be devoured lolGreen Iguanas are almost 100% vegetarian (almost 100%)
They wouldn't care about an Anole
Yep.Unless they get some easy meat. I couldnt leave my food on my coffee table and walk away when i had mine. Steak and cheese sub would be devoured lol