South Florida homeowners don’t just have to worry about cockroaches and mosquitoes. This week, a woman in Miami served an eviction notice on her highly aggressive iguana.
owner of humane iguana management Michael Ronquillo revealed details of the capture captured on video in an interview with Fox News Digital.
“When the homeowner arrived and opened the front door, a large female green iguana jumped into the house,” he said.
“The iguana lunged into the living room and hid under the couch, where the homeowner was able to scare the iguana. The iguana then made its way to the kitchen, finding a gap under the kitchen cabinets. After finding it, the iguana decided to camp there.
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The breeding season for iguanas in South Florida is from February to March, and female exotic reptiles often dig burrows in inconvenient places to lay eggs, such as pools and homes. According to Humane Iguana Control’s FAQ page, green iguanas often cause structural damage to private property if not removed safely.
After a female iguana burrowed into a kitchen cabinet, the homeowner called Humane Iguana Control to remove the invading reptile. “Once we arrived, we needed to be able to effectively locate the iguana without causing further damage to the kitchen.”
Humane iguana management involves the humane capture of reptiles that have invaded private property by hand-grabbing or hooking them onto poles. (Humane Iguana Management)
Because of the tight space between the cabinets, experts had to use technology to locate the iguanas. “Using an endoscopic camera, we were able to determine the exact location of the female iguana. To access the female iguana, we had to disassemble several cabinet doors and panels, and the female It was very difficult to get close to the iguana.
Locating the invasive reptiles was not the only challenge in the eradication process. “When the iguana noticed us, it tried to run away again. Luckily, with our quick reflexes, we were able to catch it.”
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Humane iguana control uses hand grabs and pole traps, as seen in the video and photos provided in this in-home trap. Both methods are considered humane because they do not harm invading reptiles or private property. Relocating iguanas is illegal under Florida law because they must be euthanized after capture.
Ronquillo advises anyone who encounters an iguana on their property to contact a professional for help. This is because if reptiles are left alone for a long time, they often become unable to move and die. “It was very important to locate and remove the iguana. It could have died inside the kitchen cabinet and the smell of decomposition could have lingered.”
Humane Iguana Control removed an adult female iguana from a kitchen cabinet in Miami this week after the invasive reptile followed the homeowner through the front door. (Humane Iguana Management)
When cornered, iguanas will often bite, scratch, or whip their tails in defense, causing injury and property damage. We recommend that you use caution and keep your distance while waiting for help to arrive.
“We always advise homeowners to contact an iguana removal professional to remove iguanas to avoid bodily harm and potential health risks. These invasive reptiles They have razor-sharp teeth and claws that can easily cut through the flesh of humans and pets.
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission added green iguanas to the list of prohibited invasive species on April 29, 2021.
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