So, let’s set the stage: You and some friends are in your very own tropical paradise. The sun it out, the water is warm, and you have a cool drink in your hand. You’re enjoying yourselves: swimming, sunning, talking, and relaxing.
Then, from out of the corner of your eye, you see movement. Something is in the pool. Correction 4-5 ‘things’ are in the pool and they are swimming DIRECTLY AT YOU. What is going on? Well, your party has been crashed by iguanas, and they seem much happier to see you than you them!
@zzzoraa Mind y’all there was at least 4-5 of them. One shidded on the side of the pool and there were like 3 that was jumping in the pool and swimming with us. Bro idk if they bite but I was suuuure we was gonna get bit😭😭😭 @Liv Mae @Barb @haitibabii
I must commend the woman in the video for staying so calm as I’d be… Well, that wouldn’t be me. The way this iguana just beelines it over to these poor people like “HEY! I’m here! Let’s get this party started! I brought chips!”? Yipes!
And what you cannot see in the video (but is mentioned in the caption) is that there were 4-5 iguanas at the pool party! That is exactly 4-5 too many!
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I’m not alone! The comments run from terrified to done:
Serena says, “Oh hell nah.”
Lisha says “You are too calm for me. LOL.”
Thaabarb echoes my sentiments when she proclaims, “I would’ve died OMG.”
And Amber Rae sums it up perfectly, “Oh Oh I’m scared actually.”
So, we have consensus: wild iguanas are not invited.
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Even though this one seemed chill, how do you know if a wild iguana means business? Well, in actuality they are typically harmless. They can bite, scratch, or whip their tails if threatened, and they can carry salmonella. According to reptile experts, warning signs of impending aggression include:
- It will lower it’s dewflap (that loose skin beneath it’s chin)
- Standing on all 4 legs
- Drawing in deep breaths
- Puffing itself up to appear bigger
If you see all that, it’s not just saying hello.
Still, this video is wild in the best way. They’ve got a great story now, and maybe a new pool rule: no unsolicited reptiles.
And this new Jurassic Park movie? Yeah, they just might want to skip it.
Because once you’ve locked eyes with a party iguana, a velociraptor might feel a little too real.