The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking public input regarding proposed rule changes for green iguanas, which are classified as an invasive species by the state.
Those interested can join one of three virtual meetings held by FWC and provide feedback on rule concepts relating to outdoor caging, biosecurity, and the collection and transport of prohibited, live green iguanas.
The meetings will be held on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
The Thursday meeting will run from 6 to 8 p.m., the Friday meeting from 2 to 4 p.m., and the Saturday meeting from 10 a.m. to noon.
Those who plan on attending are not required to meet during all three meetings.
FWC says that proposed changes to Chapter 68-5, Florida Administrative Code, will be discussed at the virtual public meetings. These include alternative considerations for outdoor caging and biosecurity for live, wild-caught green iguanas possessed for sales, exhibition, and research.
Other topics that will be discussed include clarifying language on the transportation of prohibited reptiles, emergency preparedness, and transport and collection specifically for wild-caught green iguanas possessed for sale.
According to FWC, more than 500 nonnative species of green iguanas have been reported in Florida. Eighty percent of these have been introduced via the live animal trade, and 150 species are established in Florida, meaning they reproduce in the wild.