Florida Seeks Solution to Invasive Reptile Problem with Pet Tagging Initiative
Green iguana and tegu owners must now get their reptiles microchipped like any conventional pet.
May 4, 2021
From Key West’s high-summer Hemingway Days, in which bearded hopefuls vie for the title of best Papa lookalike, to the annual hunt for the elusive (and imaginary) skunk ape, Florida is renowned for its calendar of curiosities.
Now another bizarre date has been added to the list: tag your reptile day.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission has established tag days, a series of dates in the coming weeks for people to get their reptiles, including green iguanas, tagged. Photo by Abdulla Faiz.