It's been unprecedentedly cold here in South Florida. Usually around this time of year it's in the 50's, maybe 40's, and when we gripe and whine and cry and complain about how cold it is, the Northerners make fun of us for being such pansies and then they go swimming while we turn the heat up and put on another sweater.
However, it has actually been pretty cold around these parts. The last few days have dropped down to about 35 degrees and with the wind chill factor, takes it down in the 20's. It's legitimately cold!
But us humans are not the only creatures that are affected. Our cold-blooded reptile friends don't like the cold either. Difference is, we can bundle up and drink hot tea when it gets cold. They can't, so what happens is, while they are out walking around in the cold, naked, they just sloooooooow down and eventually get to a state of suspended animation of some sort.
My boyfriend found this little guy outside of my office. Poor thing can't move! He took him home and is warming him up. He'll make a cool little pet :)
By the way, if anyone knows what kind of lizard he is, let me know. I thought it was a baby iguana, but what do I know?
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