Origin Iguana iguana is native to parts Central and South America along with a few eastern Caribbean islands. Green iguana were introduced to the United State through the pet trade as escaped or intentionally released pets. Life Cycle Typically adults are muted green in color while young are bright green. However, these iguanas can sometimes be brown or black and change coloration to orange or pink during certain times of the year. I. iguana mate in October through November in their native range where nesting occurs on riverbanks, beaches, and other sandy areas. Females reach sexual maturity at 2-4 years of age and lay clutches of 14-76 eggs. Males and females reach lengths of over 5 ft (1.5 m) with males weighing up to 17 lbs. (7.7 kg) while females rarely exceed 7 lbs. (3.2 kg). In the wild green iguana live up to 10 years. I. iguana have few predators capable of taking on adults in urban or suburban areas. Distribution Green iguana are most regularly seen with breeding populations in south Florida’s subtropical climate. Common in southern Florida, green iguana have populated urban canals and surrounding areas. Potential range expansion for I. iguana is limited to temperature as they are not a cold-hardy species.  Control Efforts Green iguana may impact Florida’s natural resources by consuming threatened or endangered plant species and can disperse other nonnative plants through its diet. They may also use burrows of other wildlife, including state-listed burrowing owls and gopher tortoises, potentially outcompeting these natives for resources. In Florida, I. iguana are not a protected species and therefore can be removed from private property year-round with landowner permission without a permit. Whenever possible removal must be conducted through legal and humane methods. https://myfwc.com/media/18685/iguana-presentation.pdf