Lizard Watch: A cold snap in Florida this weekend could send passed-out iguanas plunging from the trees
ยท Jan 29, 2022 ยท NottheBee.com

For many parts of the country, "super cold" means somewhere below, say, 10 degrees Fahrenheit. For Florida it means "any temperature where you have to wear a long-sleeve shirt."

And when it gets below freezing...well watch out!

Florida weather forecasters are warning iguanas may be falling out of trees this weekend as the Sunshine State goes through a cold snap.

Temperatures in the usually balmy state are expected to plunge this weekend, hitting below freezing in some areas, meaning the cold-blooded lizards raining down to the ground...

The phenomenon isn't uncommon when frigid weather hits Florida. In 2020, the National Weather Service Miami-South Florida issued a warning ahead of a deep chill.

Ah, yes: In addition to the trope of the "Florida Man," we can also chortle at the "Florida Forecast," wherein if it gets cold enough you might just get pelted by a comatose lizard.

Okay, apparently it's actually no joke though:

The animals can grow several feet long and weigh up to 25 pounds, which can be dangerous to people โ€” and sidewalks โ€” when they torpedo out of a tree, the report said.

Yeah let's just say it sounds like being in Florida during a cold snap could be quite terrifying... not knowing if you're gonna be next... not knowing what's gonna come out of the trees...

Florida folks: This weekend, wear a hardhat if you gotta go out. You can't be too safe, not where falling lizards are concerned.


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