According to the University of Florida, "Due to Florida's prominence in the exotic pet trade, iguanas imported as pets have escaped or been released, and are now established in South Florida." The subtropical climate of Florida,

A cold snap this weekend will likely cause the bright green reptiles to enter a frozen state, making them fall out of trees and other vegetation where they live.

The coldest overnight temperatures are still to come across Florida which is going to risk some of the iguanas falling off trees. Meteorologist Rhythm Reet from The Weather Network breaks down the details.