State adds 16 species of nonnative reptiles to ban list Commercial breeding of nonnative tegu lizards in Florida will end in three years. (Source: Associated Press) By Jim Turner | February 26, 2021 at 11:39 AM EST - Updated February 26 at 11:39 AM TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (News Service of Florida) - Commercial breeding of nonnative 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.