The Iguana Laboratory

06/14/2025

We've been in Facebook "timeout" for the last 30 days, but to pass the time we found some funny Rhinoceros Iguana figurines in the depths of Amazon --> https://amzn.to/4kZWJxy (aff. link)

They have Cyclura lewisi and Red Iguanas too!

Animal Heavenly Body Series 16 Reptile Chubby Collectible Figurine - Handcrafted Lizard Statue for Home Office Decor, Realistic Amphibian Sculpture (Cyclura Cornuta - Rhinoceros Iguana)

06/11/2025

Please vote for Bentley in Jeff Corwin's Junior Ranger Competition! Vote here --> https://jr-ranger.org/2025/bentley-a3b8

Bentley has literally grown up along side one of the iguanas we produced which he proudly named Jughead. This kid is a big fan of all wildlife, especially reptiles, and deserves your vote!

04/27/2025

Good weather is back!

11/26/2024

DEAL ALERT: Amazon Basics Walk In Kennels are $244.49/ea shipped at Amazon 👉 https://amzn.to/3Za3Wlz

These can be converted, with some modification for use indoors or outdoors for Cyclura!

Amazon Basics Welded Outdoor Wire Crate Kennel, Large (102 x 48 x 72 Inches)

11/26/2024

DEAL ALERT: "Beware of Iguana" Signs are $10.39/ea shipped at Amazon.com 👉 https://amzn.to/3ZmxsWs

A must have for every enclosure 😅

Beware of Iguana vintage Metal Tin Sign Retro Funny Tin Sign For Wall Decor—8" x 12"—Iguana

07/24/2024

Our clutch came a little earlier than expected this year. Luckily we brought our females indoors a few days ago due to a very rainy two week forecast. 24 eggs total, 9 were either infertile or damaged but 15 are in the incubator!

05/21/2024

DEAL ALERT: Exo Terra Calcium with D3 is only $0.70 per oz shipped at Amazon! Great time to stock up! -->

Exo Terra Calcium + D3 Powder Supplement for Reptiles and Amphibians, 15.9 Oz., PT 1855

05/21/2024

Didn't realize Exoterra shared my photo until now! Pretty neat.

🦏🦎 Cyclura cornuta or the Rhinoceros Iguana is native to the island of Hispaniola and several of its surrounding islands in the Caribbean Sea.

💡 Designated as Critically Endangered by the IUCN, these large ground-dwelling reptiles have seen their once extensive habitat significantly reduced due to agriculture, limestone mining, and competition from cattle for limited vegetation, which also leads to trampling of iguana nests. Additionally, they are hunted for food and preyed upon by introduced cats, dogs, and mongooses.

📸 Chris Pellecchia

05/09/2024

03/12/2024

Go to our channel on YouTube to see our newest video and please subscribe while you are there.
https://youtu.be/hJZTpVyA4tg?si=pt5sw5u0mM7_zsWJ

Daniel Parker, Director of Media for USARK FL, spoke to the Calusa Herpetological Society in Ft. Myers on March 7, 2024 to announce the defeat of HB 1033, a bill which would have banned all iguanas from being kept in Florida.

Florida Iguana Ban Defeated!

A bill seeking to ban all species of Iguanas failed as the session ended last Friday. This bill, HB 1033, was filed by Republican State Representative Sam Killebrew of Winter Haven.

This legislation would have expanded the current ban on Green iguanas to include Rock iguanas, Rhinoceros iguanas, Spiny-tailed iguanas, Chuckwallas, and all other Iguanid lizards.

Some of the largest assurance colonies of endangered Iguanas are found at Florida facilities. These captive breeding programs would help prevent extinction of those species if their wild populations continue to deteriorate. In addition to its negative conservation impacts, this bill would have further degraded the freedoms of reptile keepers and small businesses within Florida. It also sought to ban the sales of dog and cats in pet stores.

USARK FL effectively lobbied State Representatives against the bill. We organized a public call-in and email campaign to legislators to oppose the bill. HB 1033 never even got a committee hearing. We also collaborated with other pet advocates against the bill. With the legislative session ending on Friday, the bill is dead. Thank you to all who participated in the effort to defeat this bad bill!

Online Auction to Support USARK FL Next Weekend!

Please contact [email protected] to donate auction items.

USARK FL Online Auction at BSRAUCTIONS.COM
March 16-17, 2024

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to acquire stunning reptiles while supporting USARK FL!