A new cold wave has alarmed residents of Florida in the United States. The icy weather immobilizes green iguanas that sleep in trees and can fall and crash into people, cars and houses.

This phenomenon is well known: Green iguanas are not native to Florida and cannot withstand cold winter temperatures. In the cold, they can temporarily lose muscle control and appear dead when they are inactive.

But officials warn that they can recover quickly.

Green iguanas are listed as an “invasive species” and can be killed by anyone.protected against persecution only by law.

Don’t bring wild green iguanas into your home or car for warmth! Using their long tails, sharp teeth and claws, they can jump back and get defensive faster than you think.
government agency Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

In January of this year, the “iguana rain” sparked a flood of news on social media.