MIAMI – When temperatures in South Florida drop below a certain level, cold-stunned iguanas start falling out of trees .
Now the big question is: will it happen this week?
NEXT Weather meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez said the coldest air of the season, so far, arrives on Wednesday morning with lows falling to mostly the upper 40s. Some inland areas could see the mid-40s. You will need to bundle up and add extra layers since highs will struggle to reach 70 degrees with bright, winter sunshine.
Will iguanas freeze this week in South Florida?
The invasive species can’t handle cold temperatures very well. In general, iguanas begin to get sluggish or lethargic once the temperature drops below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Once the temperature drops below the mid-40s, iguanas go into a dormant or cold-stunned state and sometimes fall out of trees where they perch. They appear to be dead, but they are not. They remain breathing with critical body functions still operating.