Florida Man Discovers Iguana Living in Toilet and Pipes, Escapes Potential Brutal Fate

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A Florida man, Steve Litz, encountered an unexpected iguana problem when he found an invasive lizard species residing in his toilet and plumbing. The iguana's presence disrupted his morning routine. Although animal control was called, the iguana managed to escape back into the pipes before removal. Florida law permits the "humane killing" of invasive iguanas on private property due to the damage they cause to native wildlife and ecosystems. Iguanas can also transmit salmonella, and they are not allowed as pets in Florida. The challenge now is locating and safely removing the iguana from the pipes.

Key Points:

1. A Florida man, Steve Litz, discovered an iguana in his toilet and plumbing, an invasive lizard species in the state.
2. Animal control was called, but the iguana escaped back into the pipes before removal.
3. Florida law allows for the "humane killing" of invasive iguanas found on private property due to their impact on native wildlife and ecosystems.
4. Iguanas are known to transmit salmonella and are prohibited as pets in Florida.
5. The challenge now is finding and safely removing the iguana from the pipes.