Green Iguana Research Paper

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Fordian herpetology You would be amazed about the reptiles of florida which just happens to be what i’m talking about today. Hope you enjoy!!!
GREEN IGUANA: The green iguana, also known as the American iguana, is a large, arboreal, mostly herbivorous species of lizard of the genus Iguana. It is native to Central, South America, and the Caribbean. Usually, this animal is simply called the iguana. Green, or common, iguanas are among the largest lizards in the Americas, averaging around 6.5 feet long and weighing about 11 pounds.
They are also among the most popular reptile pets in the United States, despite being quite difficult to care for properly. In fact, most captive iguanas die within the first year, and many are either turned loose by their owners or given to reptile rescue groups.
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They are non-native to florida like many other reptiles in florida and are among the most destructive of the invasive reptiles because they can elude predators in the trees and comp down on vegetables like that of a locust.
BURMESE PYTHON:The Burmese python is one of the five largest species of snakes in the world. It is native to a large area of tropical South and Southeast