We ve got to put our foot down : Florida ends breeding of non-native tegu lizards and green iguanas orlandoweekly.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from orlandoweekly.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
FWC votes to prohibit breeding of 16 non-native reptiles, including green iguanas
By Jim Turner-NSF
Officials say warming temperatures could bring invasive iguanas further north in the state of Florida.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Commercial breeding of non-native tegu lizards and green iguanas in Florida will end in three years despite the objections of reptile dealers and owners warning of the potential destruction of their industry.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissionvoted unanimously on Thursday to add 16 reptiles to a list of prohibited species, including several python species, green iguanas and all species of tegu lizards.
Commissioner Robert Spottswood said the high risk of environmental and ecological damage from invasive species that are released or get loose in the wild outweighs the hardships imposed on the business community as well as the enthusiasts.
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Florida restricting sales of pythons and lizards amid fears of invasive species
Reptile enthusiasts and breeders say itâs an example of government overreach.
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A black and white tegu lizard takes a drink of water in its quarters in 2013 after being confiscated from a home in Oldsmar. [ Times (2013) ]
Updated Feb. 26
Florida is restricting the possession and private breeding of certain exotic animals, including Burmese pythons, green iguanas and tegu lizards, citing concerns about invasive species overrunning the state. The move comes in the face of fervent opposition from reptile enthusiasts and dealers.
âThe environment trumps the livelihood on this one, unfortunately,â said Rodney Barreto, chairman of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. He and fellow members voted unanimously Thursday to support the policies. âItâs not an easy decision, but itâs one we need to make.â
FWC takes bold stance on non-native reptiles February 26, 2021 at 11:40 AM EST - Updated February 26 at 6:11 PM
Commercial breeding of non-native tegu lizards and green iguanas in Florida will end in three years despite the objections of reptile dealers and owners warning of the potential destruction of their industry.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted unanimously on Thursday to add 16 reptiles to a list of prohibited species, including several python species, green iguanas and all species of tegu lizards.
Commissioner Robert Spottswood said the high risk of environmental and ecological damage from invasive species that are released or get loose in the wild outweighs the hardships imposed on the business community as well as the enthusiasts.