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Strategies for Dealing with Iguanas in your South Florida Garden
Iguanas can cause significant damage to gardens by eating or destroying plants. Their favorites include sweet potatoes and hibiscus but they are non discriminate and veracious eaters. They also climb palm trees, invade home plumbing, and even roam on roofs. Their droppings may carry salmonella, posing health risks. The high population of green iguanas in Florida negatively impacts native species - these reptiles compete for basking sites and vegetation, alter plant communiti

stephanieoduardo
Jan 235 min read


Managing Invasive Species: Japan’s Battle Against Florida’s Green Anole
The Bonin Islands, also known as the Ogasawara Islands (小笠原諸島), is a Japanese archipelago of over 30 subtropical and tropical islands...

stephanieoduardo
Nov 9, 20247 min read


Friend or Foe: The Relationship between the Northern Curly Tail and Florida's Green Anole
Please note, this article is part of multipart series published that will be published periodically. Part 2 Most species of Curly Tails...

stephanieoduardo
Jun 20, 20245 min read


There are two sides to every lizard: Understanding the Northern Curly Tail’s impact on South Florida
Please note, this article is part of multipart series published that will be published periodically. Part 1 Before reading, please...

stephanieoduardo
May 24, 20245 min read


Lizard Lovers Unite: Engaging with Steph's Lizard World
Are you fascinated by the diverse world of lizards in South Florida? Do you enjoy observing and learning about different lizard species?...

stephanieoduardo
May 5, 20241 min read
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