Florida Fish And Wildlife Commission Tries To Curb Iguana Population

HOLLYWOOD, FL - JULY 08: An Iguana is seen July 8, 2008 in Hollywood, Florida. Because of the rapid spread of the lizards in the South Florida area some county commissioners will ask the state Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission to add the green Iguana to the list of "reptiles of concern," that would require Iguana owners to pay a $100 annual permit and have microchips implanted in them. Some blame pet owners for the over population saying they buy the reptiles in pet stores and when they get to big they release them in the wild where they have thrived. Many of Reptiles have taken up residence in peoples back yards or along canal banks. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)