SEE IT: Iguana removed from fireplace in Florida home: 'End up anywhere'
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One determined iguana was removed from a Florida homeowner's fireplace over the weekend, with the professionals recommending civilians avoid the invasive species.
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Young iguanas can be brighter green or blue, as seen in the video shared by Humane Iguana Control.
"This iguana used a palm from a coconut tree to access the home's fire pit," said Ronquillo to Fox News Digital. "It’s important for residents to contact professional iguana removal companies to avoid health risks and potential bodily harm due to iguanas having very sharp teeth and nails."Iguanas can have up to a 30mph tail whip, and the upper portions of their tails often have spikes. The reptiles can also carry salmonella and spread the bacteria to human populations.According to Ronquillo, "if you find an iguana in your home, you should block it in like the homeowners did in this situation."