Columbus Dispatch19d
Pythons, iguanas, agama lizards: Exotic animals sightings around Florida's Treasure Coast
Peter's rock agamas are colorful invasive lizards that can grow up to 12 inches in length. They can be found throughout the Treasure Coast and South Florida. They were first documented in Florida in ...
Officials: Some exotic 'pets' don't do well here
Argentine teju lizards have invaded Florida, and thanks to the pet trade and owners who tire of them and release the animals, they are negatively impacting native species. An article on Orlando.com, ...
ClickOrlando7d
This invasive lizard is expanding throughout Florida. Here’s what to watch for
These large lizards can reach up to 5 feet long in some cases, and they pose a potential threat to the state if left ...
USA Today12d
Tegu lizards are emerging threat along the Treasure Coast and eat native Florida species
Over 1,500 tegu lizards have been reported or caught in St. Lucie County ... The FWC will host three virtual public meetings ...
WFLX11d
Non-native black and white tegu lizard population growing fast along Treasure Coast
A new reptilian threat is emerging on the Treasure Coast, who said Argentine black and white tegu lizards populations are on ...
Treasure Coast Newspapers19d
Pythons, iguanas, agama lizards: Exotic animals sightings around Florida's Treasure Coast
Nile monitor lizards are an invasive and non-native species ... Florida through escapes or intentional captive animal or pet releases. They have been spotted in all Treasure Coast counties and ...