Florida – you think of Miami, palm trees and of course sunshine. But beware, it is currently anything but hot and summery in the US state. At night, temperatures in some places even drop below zero. Precisely this cold snap sometimes has bizarre consequences.
Those who are currently vacationing in Florida should be careful: It may rain iguanas from the trees. This is no joke, it was even reported by the National Weather Service for Miami and South Florida. “Did you really think we wouldn’t warn you regarding falling iguanas at the lowest temperatures in over a decade?” the NWS Miami wrote on Twitter.
Why do iguanas fall from trees in Florida?
The reason: iguanas are cold-blooded. This means that the animals slow down their heartbeat and literally freeze at very low temperatures, such as those prevailing in Florida. Then it is quite possible that the iguanas in Florida will also fall from the trees.
Also interesting: The unknown other side of Florida
on Twitter the users take it with humor. For example, one user writes: “I prefer iguanas to boa constrictors”. Another offers a not-so-serious tip: “You should freeze these iguanas in the freezer and thaw them once more when summer comes around.”
Tip: just leave it alone
You don’t have to worry regarding the iguanas that fall from the trees in Florida, because there is no danger to life. In fact, the weather service recommends simply leaving the animals lying around. As soon as it gets warmer once more, the iguanas actually thaw once more.
