Iguana Knowledge Center

In-depth, FWC-aligned guides on iguana behavior, damage, removal methods, nesting, and prevention — written by Iguana Gone Removal and Prevention, an owner-operated FWC-listed wildlife specialist serving Palm Beach and Broward Counties.

Core Guides

• Why Iguanas Are a Problem in South Florida — Learn why iguanas are a growing problem in South Florida, including burrowing, landscape damage, droppings, canal-bank pressure, and recurring property use.
• Iguana Burrows and Infrastructure Damage in South Florida — Learn how iguana burrows can damage sidewalks, foundations, seawalls, berms, and canal banks, and why waterfront properties in South Florida face greater risk.
• How Iguanas Damage Roads, Seawalls, and Canal Banks — Learn how iguana burrowing can damage roads, seawalls, canal banks, sidewalks, and other structures, and why waterfront properties face greater risk.
• Iguana Nesting and Egg Removal in South Florida — Learn how iguana nesting works, where female iguanas lay eggs, why nesting sites matter, and how egg removal helps reduce future population pressure.
• Professional Iguana Removal Methods in South Florida: How the Job Is Actually Done — Professional iguana removal in South Florida uses direct removal, trapping, hand capture, and nest control. No single method fits every property.

Supporting Articles

• Iguana Habitat in South Florida: Why Certain Properties Attract Them — Learn what iguana habitat in South Florida really looks like, why canals and landscaping attract them, and why some properties keep seeing repeat activity.
• What Iguanas Eat and Why They Destroy Landscaping in South Florida — Learn what iguanas eat, why they damage ornamental landscaping, and what repeated plant damage usually means for homes, HOAs, and waterfront properties.
• How to Identify Iguana Burrows on Your Property in South Florida — Learn how to identify iguana burrows, where they are commonly found, what they look like, and when burrowing becomes a bigger property concern in South Florida.
• How Deep Do Iguana Burrows Go? — Learn how deep iguana burrows can go, why burrow depth matters, and when holes near canals, seawalls, structures, or hardscape become a bigger property concern.
• Signs You Have an Iguana Problem on Your Property — Learn the most common signs of an iguana problem, including repeat sightings, droppings, burrows, basking, and landscaping damage, and when it is time to act.
• Iguana Population Explosion in Florida: Why the Problem Keeps Growing — Why Florida's iguana population keeps growing, why canal properties feel the pressure first, and what that growth means for homeowners and HOAs.
• Iguanas and Landscaping Damage in South Florida — Learn how iguanas damage landscaping, why ornamental beds get hit so often, and what repeated plant damage usually means for homes and HOA properties.
• Iguanas vs. Native Wildlife in South Florida — How green iguanas differ from native wildlife in South Florida, why they are invasive, and what that means for properties, canals, and native species.
• Why Iguanas Fall From Trees in Cold Weather — Why iguanas fall from trees during Florida cold snaps, whether they are dead or cold-stunned, and why cold weather does not solve the iguana problem.
• Iguana Prevention Methods in South Florida — The best iguana prevention methods for South Florida homes and HOAs — habitat changes, burrow monitoring, food-source reduction, and smarter property control.
• How HOA Boards Should Evaluate Iguana Control Vendors in South Florida — How HOA boards in South Florida should evaluate iguana control vendors — questions to ask, red flags, budgeting, and how to present a program to residents.
• Iguana Removal Laws in Florida: What Homeowners, HOAs, and Property Managers Need to Know — Learn what Florida homeowners, HOAs, and property managers need to know about iguana removal laws, humane removal, and invasive iguana control in South Florida.
• Iguana Damage Photo Gallery: Identify What You Are Seeing on Your Property — A visual reference to identify iguana burrows, shoreline holes, plant damage, and droppings on your South Florida property, organized by damage type.
• Common Iguana Questions for South Florida Property Owners — Answers to the most common iguana questions — damage, burrows, droppings, legality, canals, roofs, and recurring South Florida property use.
• Iguanas on Roofs in South Florida: Why They Climb and What It Means — Why iguanas climb onto roofs, how they get there, what rooftop sightings reveal about your property, and when the problem points to a bigger issue.
• Where Do Iguanas Sleep? — Learn where iguanas sleep, what resting locations they prefer, and what their sleeping habits reveal about how they are using your South Florida property.
• Do Iguanas Dig Under Houses and Foundations? — Whether iguanas dig under houses and foundations, where burrow risk is highest, warning signs to watch for, and when digging becomes a bigger concern.
• Do Iguanas Carry Disease? What Property Owners Should Know — Learn whether iguanas carry disease, why droppings create sanitation concerns, and when repeated iguana activity becomes a bigger health and property issue.
• Why Iguanas Love Canal Systems in South Florida — Learn why canal systems attract iguanas, why canal-front properties see repeat activity, and what shoreline, seawall, and waterfront patterns usually mean.
• Can You Eat Iguana? What South Florida Property Owners Should Know — Learn whether people eat iguana, what UF/IFAS says about food safety, and why South Florida property owners should think about lawful control first.
• Natural Predators of Iguanas in Florida — What eats iguanas in Florida, which predators target eggs and juveniles, and why predators alone do not solve recurring iguana problems on properties.
• Where Do Iguanas Go at Night? — Where iguanas go at night, why many use trees and dense vegetation, and what nighttime refuge means for South Florida properties with repeat activity.
• What Attracts Iguanas to Your Property in South Florida? — Learn what attracts iguanas to your property, including canals, landscaping, cover, sun, food, and digging areas, and what recurring activity usually means.
• Iguana Reproduction Cycle in South Florida — How the iguana reproduction cycle works in South Florida — breeding, nesting, eggs, incubation, and why the cycle keeps recurring property pressure alive.
• Why Iguanas Turn Orange in South Florida — Learn why iguanas turn orange, when the color shift happens in South Florida, and what orange breeding-season iguanas may reveal about property activity.
• Do Iguanas Damage Roofs in South Florida? — Learn whether iguanas damage roofs, how roof tiles and roof edges are affected, and why rooftop iguana activity usually signals a bigger property-use problem.
• How Long Do Iguanas Live in South Florida? — Learn how long iguanas live, why lifespan varies, and why long-lived adult iguanas can create recurring property pressure on South Florida homes and HOAs.
• How Smart Are Iguanas? — How smart iguanas are, what reptile learning suggests, and why recurring iguana behavior on South Florida properties often feels more adaptive than expected.
• Do Iguanas Bite? What South Florida Property Owners Should Know — Yes, iguanas bite — and the wounds can be serious. See real photos of an iguana bite, plus when they turn defensive near pools, patios, pets, and roofs.
• Iguana Removal for Hotels and Resorts in South Florida — How professional iguana removal for hotels and resorts protects guest experience, landscaping, sanitation, and waterfront areas across South Florida.
• What Is Iguana Control? A Plain-English Guide for Property Owners — What is iguana control? A guide to how ongoing programs work, how they differ from one-time removal, and when South Florida properties need one.
• Do Iguanas See Color? What South Florida Property Owners Should Know — Do iguanas see color? Learn how iguanas use color vision, their third eye, and visual cues to find food, basking spots, and shelter on South Florida properties.
• Types of Invasive Iguanas in Florida: What Property Owners Should Know — Learn the main types of invasive iguanas in Florida, including green iguanas and spiny-tailed iguanas, and how each can affect South Florida properties.
• Iguana-Resistant Plants and Landscaping for South Florida Yards — Which plants iguanas don't eat in South Florida, what landscaping changes reduce iguana damage, and why plant choice alone is not a complete solution.
• DIY vs. Professional Iguana Removal: An Honest Comparison — What DIY iguana removal can and can't do in South Florida, where homeowner attempts fail, and when professional removal is worth the cost.
• Iguanas and Pets: A Safety Guide for Dog and Cat Owners in South Florida — How dangerous iguanas really are to dogs and cats in South Florida, what to do if your pet encounters one, and how to keep yards safe from iguana hazards.
• Iguana Droppings: Health Hazards, Cleanup, and When to Call a Professional — Are iguana droppings dangerous? How to clean them, what diseases they carry, and when they signal a bigger iguana problem in South Florida.
• Why Poison Won't Work on Iguanas in Florida (And Why It's Illegal) — Why poisoning iguanas is illegal in Florida, why no effective iguana poison exists, and what actually works for South Florida iguana control instead.

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