The black spiny-tailed iguana has colonized Gasparilla Island, where they outnumber humans five to one, undermining sea walls and dunes, gobbling native plants and gopher tortoise eggs and pooping all ...

Iguanas are considered an invasive species in Florida and are being hunted by people like Marco Island resident John Johnson.

If bitten, remain calm and avoid sudden movements; most iguanas will release and flee. If the iguana doesn't release, disorient it by covering its head or holding an alcohol-soaked rag near its nose.

Iguana bites, though rare, can be painful due to their serrated teeth and may require medical attention. If bitten, avoid sudden movements and clean the wound thoroughly; antibiotics may be ...

The Florida green iguana is on that list. Some people refer to iguanas as "mini dragons." They don't breathe fire, but they will bite you using their saw-like teeth. The teeth of green iguanas are ...