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Old 11-14-2012, 05:04 PM
 
Location: Philadelphia
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You can kill it. People in the Caribbean eat them
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Old 11-14-2012, 08:28 PM
 
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You can kill it. People in the Caribbean eat them
So they originate from the Caribbean~? Interesting~!
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Old 11-14-2012, 08:37 PM
 
Location: Lahaina, Hi.
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We have just discovered that a yard-long iguana is hanging out by our pool. Removing foliage and other steps to discourage it from hanging around are not an option. I have read online that, by law, they can't be relocated.

I didn't think it was a problem, but now it is pooping in the pool. It runs away when we let the dog out, but since we are gone during the day, it has a lot of time to lounge around the deck. It jumped in the pool once when the dog was let out and we scooped it out with the pool skimmer, so I think we could catch it the next time that happens. But what do we do with it once we have it?

I can't stand the thought of freezing it and chopping off its head, something I read on the IFAS website. Help!
I seem to remember that Anthony Bourdain wasn't very impressed with iguana tacos. Would the dog eat it if it was pre-dispatched? Good luck!
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Old 11-15-2012, 05:12 PM
 
Location: SE Florida
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Thank you for the links todd00.

Thankfully I keep my grill covered and, no, my dog prefers her meat deboned (deskinned, declawed..)

I did see online that iguana meat sells for $14 a pound in Massachusetts. Yum... My son suggested we pen in the pool area and raise them for meat. His idea to sell the millipedes that get into the house went by the wayside after a few weeks, so, hopefully this bright idea will, as well.

It will just be an ongoing battle, I guess. It could be worse. Haven't seen any pythons.
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Old 11-15-2012, 06:08 PM
 
Location: Georgia, USA
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Iguana hunter: We might as well eat them - Tampa Bay Times
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Old 11-15-2012, 06:20 PM
 
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I thought FL was trying to get rid of some of these feral species that are not indigenous to FL? Such as pythons, and iguanas? What if you call animal control, won't they come get it..?
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Old 11-15-2012, 07:48 PM
 
Location: SE Florida
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That video is wild. What a great couple they make- the woman is so positive when trying it. That's a supportive mate!

Wow- 9162- you win a year's supply of iguana jerky! I just checked the city website and they even have the phone number. The city has an entire page on iguanas.....

City of Boca Raton - City Government

Thank you to everyone. First I'll try the spray, then on to the havaheart trap. The adventure begins!
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Old 11-15-2012, 08:12 PM
 
Location: The Land of Reason
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CAn someone in Florida explain to me why are species that are not native to Florida and are a probelm are being protected in the first place?
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Old 11-15-2012, 08:54 PM
 
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Iguanas are not a protected species (due to extinction). They are considered pets which fall under humane treatment laws. You can kill them but it has to be done in accordance with humane euthanasia laws.
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Old 11-21-2012, 11:56 AM
 
Location: Huntsville, AL
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Are they still allowed in the retail pet trade down there? If so, you might have some luck contacting a local dealer to come and remove it...I'm sure they'd love the free inventory.

We had one turn up in our side yard in Jupiter years ago...a neighbor who kept some as pets came and caught it to add to her stable or give to a friend.

Unless you have some sort of feral colony nearby (do you live near any canals?) once this one is caught and removed you shouldn't have recurring issues.
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