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."