February 1, 2026: Winter storm covers North Carolina in snow, as frigid conditions set in across the East Coast from Florida to Tennessee
Florida’s record cold temperatures can cause reptiles and amphibians, including iguanas, to “temporarily lose muscle control and appear 'frozen' — sometimes even falling out of trees,” according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. In Florida, it was raining iguanas. Florida’s record cold temperatures can cause reptiles and amphibians, including iguanas, to “temporarily lose muscle control and appear ‘frozen’ — sometimes even falling out of trees,” according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The FWC will collect iguanas to “humanely kill” the invasive species or transfer them to live animal sales. The organization also advises people collecting iguanas to wear protective gloves, pants and long-sleeved shirts to prevent scratches.
Source: CNN February 02, 2026 12:16 UTC
