Wednesday, February 26, 2014

EEee-guana!

That would be how Ma pronounces "iguana" when it comes up and scratches on the sliding glass door - EeeeeeeK!  BOL

Here's lookin' at ya, Lady!

Runnin' away after I barked at him!

Happy BlogPaws Wordless Wednesday, friends!



65 comments:

  1. Wow look at that long tail......hmmm an escapee we are thinking as they are not native to Florida .....it is also very thin looking

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    1. Probably not an escapee...iguanas thrive here in South Florida. They are a very successful non-native species which they think originally got here from South America as stowaways on boats bringing over fruits and veggies. However, they are also popular in the exotic pet trade...that is, until they grow to such lengths! Iguanas are hard to care for and with their size, many people just let them loose here in South Florida to fend for themselves.

      They are pretty well established here and when we get cold-ish weather, it usually "rains" iguanas. They love to live in trees and the cold weather puts them in a state of torpor; they lose their grip on the tree and fall to the ground. Once it warms up, they wake up and get back to business.

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    2. "Raining" eeeeeeguanas!! That sounds like a nightmare of biblical proportions to me! Eeeessh. I'd have a heart attack if one of those came to my door! Good thing you barked and scared him away!

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  2. Oh, my goodness. We have a lot of little lizards around our house, and the dogs are obsessed with chasing them. (Foster dog may have eaten one or two...) I can't even imagine what they'd do if they saw one that big!! Nice job sending him away, Oz!

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    1. Bark! Like I did. Ma wouldn't let me outside though. She says iguanas will fight and they have long claws (talons) on their toes and they use their tail as a whip! I barked from behind the safety of the sliding glass!

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  3. OMD we only see those in pet stores and even then rarely. My daddy would love him:-)

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    1. They make good pets for the right (educated) owners.

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  4. OMD....Wonder how long it'll take until they get here to Central Florida. You can keep the Pythons down there though!

    :)

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  5. Wow look at that tail. Love his colouring. Have a wonderful Wednesday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  6. Ahhh! I might freak out if I ever saw that in person!!!

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  7. One fell out of a tree near us when we were out walking, and scared poor Daisy half to death. They sure are interesting!

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  8. Our lizards are brown but can get big also. They're very timid and fast.

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  9. Oh yuck!! Do they just wander around??

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  10. We thought we had it bad with garter snakes. Mama would totally freak.

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  11. Yikes RUN Oz, you ended up in my Spam, were you hungry Bawahwhahhhahaha xxoxxx

    Mollie and Alfie

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  12. So cool! And what a tail!

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  13. That thing is incredible. It has the longest tail. Mom says it would scare the pee out of her if that thing came up and knocked on our door. Purrs and paw-pats, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

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  14. That's one big lizard you have there Oz. How did he taste?

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  15. That is one big lizzard! WOW! I don't know what I would do about him...momma would love him, though! She's already over here looking at that picture and saying 'how cool!'

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  16. Our silly Mama actually likes those big ugly dinosaursouses!! We would chase them if we say them!!
    Smileys!
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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  17. Ah yes the iguana infestation of South Florida. Better iguana visitors than alligators!

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  18. WOW that is so COOL DROOL. We sometimes see a Little Lizard around here, BUTT nothing like THAT guy. THANKS fur SHARING with us.. This is one of the Thingys that we just LOVE about Blogville... Seeing thingys from our furend's pawspective. THANKS THANKS...

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  19. Oh boy, that would not be good for my mom to find. Better than a snake, but not good. She doesn't even like the tiny geckos! He is pretty cool looking, though.

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  20. I had pet iguanas before I became a dog mom. People were surprised what an emotional connection I had with my first one, Emerald. He was my baby and traveled with me to three states.

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  21. does she let you out to chase 'em?

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  22. My mom would run away without barking when she would see such a green guy. Have a funny wenesday, Oz

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  23. Woah! YOu have those running around outside? So cool!! Thanks for visiting today! - Crepes.

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  24. Looks like that iguana is not too particularly afraid!
    So funny - we marvel at them on holidays and they're just urban wildlife for you - like squirrels or hares.

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  25. Do you believe my mom thinks they are pretty!
    Lily & Edward

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  26. That's a nice sized iguana. I'm not a fan (got loads of 'em in S. Fl) but they are tasty! ;)

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  27. Eek yes but at least its not a snake you would have to peel mine off the ceiling! Love Dolly

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  28. Good job Oz! You scared it away! You deserve extra treats!

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  29. My mom EE-grees...they are pretty through the monitor but I would not want one too close
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  30. OMD!!!! I SO want one of those!!!!!! I always have! Did it just come wandering up to your step or something? Or is it someones pet?
    ((husky hugz))
    Frum our pal at love is being owned by a husky

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  31. The EEEEEK gwana sound would sound the same here in our home in Maine!!

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  32. Good thing your intruder alert is always at the ready!

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  33. Wow! You got some great pictures of the Iguana. My husband used to have one as a pet. I think they're neat, but then again, I live in Michigan and they don't really come around my house too often.
    Grrr... I'm having some OpenID issues, my blog is Playful Kitty http://www.playfulkitty.net .

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  34. Mom would do the same! She got shivers looking at that long tail!
    Nola

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  35. Good job scaring that away, Oz! I'd be pretty much freaking out if I saw that outside my door too....that tail, wow!
    Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets

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  36. A big green thingie woulds have scared the snot outta ME, no barking here, just Ruuuuunnnn!

    The Mad Scots

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  37. He's cute! Do you know they can get up to 6 feet long? :)

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  38. WE have never seen one of those before. We would bark and go crazy! Chase it away!

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  39. I'll take that iguana if you think he needs a home. I understand they make great pets, but this guy looks like he's doing pretty well on his own.

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  40. Wow that tail goes on forever!

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  41. Wow, do iguanas just wander around everywhere there, Oz?

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  42. You better run away you green thing! You tell it oz.

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  43. Yikes!!! Good Thanks for your BARK Oz. Be safe on your walks. Golden Woofs

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  44. Dat are one big lizard! All we has here are anoles and geckos.

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  45. Yikes! That one has a very long tail! I hope you don't ever chase after them and risk getting whipped by their tail, Oz!

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  46. I'm pretty sure that's how I'd be pronouncing it, too... loudly!

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  47. Hi Y'all!

    Wow, look at his tail!

    Y'all come by now,
    Hawk aka BrownDog

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  48. That's a cute iguana!! Mommy would love to have one

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  49. Cool guy, I love them. You keep saying HI to them Oz.

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  50. I think I'd say a lot more than eeee if I spotted one of those at the backdoor!

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  51. OMD! we have lots of little lizards in our yard but nothing like this monster. stay safe and steer clear of those guys.
    wags, bailey unleashed

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  52. Oh goodness! I wonder what Maya and Pierson would do if they saw one. Are they able to defend themselves pretty well against dogs?

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  53. OMG! Our mommy would have shrieked really loud if that thing was outside our door!

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  54. Good work scaring him away like that Oz!

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  55. This is why I can't live in Florida!

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  56. Oz I love it!! we don't get them here..we get Stumpy tails and gekkoes...he is awesome and wow what a great tail!! made my night hugs Fozziemum xxxx

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  57. EEEEkkk!!! That is one giant lizard!! Run!!
    Hugs,
    Pepper

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  58. Not sure I would like to see that at my door!

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  59. furry impressif gest Oz my pal….he look to leverry to eat do….

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