Argentine Tegus Invading Florida | Miami News

Argentine black and white tegus—giant, invasive lizards the size of a small dog—are turning Florida into their own personal jungle gym, especially in Miami-Dade County, where over 8,000 sightings have been logged. These escapee pets, drawn to Florida’s warmth, are devouring native wildlife, including endangered species and alligator nests. With no natural predators here, their populations explode—so officials urge Floridians to report sightings, remove them humanely on private land, or even capture and kill them on state property. And if you own an exotic pet? Never release it—there are safe rehoming options. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d5817fec695c2323