Like all nonnative reptile species, green iguanas aren't protected in Florida except by anti-cruelty law and can be humanely ...

They were first documented in Florida in 1976 and were introduced via the pet trade as escaped or released pets. The invasive ...

According to Iguana Control, warning signs of an impending iguana strike include: Standing on all four legs. Drawing in a ...

Georgia and Florida have their share of gators, turtles, snakes and iguanas. Now add Argentine tegus to the mix. Here's where to spot them.

The newest Florida population of the invasive Argentine tegu lizard was recently discovered in this Florida county. What to ...

How to handle the growing problem of the invasive Argentine black and white tegu, as they emerge for breeding season in Central Florida.

Over 1,500 tegu lizards have been reported or caught in St. Lucie ... of which 80% have been introduced via the live animal trade. About 150 species are established in Florida, meaning they are ...

Florida has a variety of invasive lizard species, including iguanas, tegus, Nile monitors, agamas, and basilisks. Many of these lizards were introduced through the pet trade and have established ...