Watch out for falling temps — and falling iguanas

As Miami bundles up thanks to this week’s cold snap, one thing to watch out for is falling reptiles. The New York Times broke down this South Florida phenomenon: iguanas climb trees at night to sleep, but when the weather dips into the 30s or 40s, the iguanas can’t handle it.

“When the temperature goes down, they literally shut down, and they can no longer hold on to the trees,” Zoo Miami’s communications director Ron Magill told the NYT.

But they can be revived from their deep sleep. Although the iguanas may look dead, once the sun comes out and the temperature warms up, they can pop back to life.

One Keys resident tweeted helpful advice for animal lovers who want to help: “Warning: if your dog brings a frozen iguana into your home, the iguana will warm up and run around the house.”