If you live in the South Florida area, you may likely be dealing with iguanas in your backyard. These colorful creatures seem to have found in this area their own slice of paradise, burrowing in the least expected places, climbing up trees and reaching people’s roofs, destroying seawalls, and doing all sorts of mischievous activities that turn homeowners’ heads upside down. If you have reached the end of your rope trying to control the iguana population on your property, it is time to reach out to an iguana removal company in Miami Beach. They have the tools and knowledge to return your yard to the peaceful place you want to have for you and your loved ones to enjoy.
Iguanas and Their Eggs
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One of the most frustrating things for a homeowner is realizing that the iguanas in their yard now have hatchlings, suddenly increasing the already burdensome problem of dealing with the unwanted animals you have now. If so, you may be curious whether iguanas lay eggs and how many they lay at any given time.
The reality of the situation is that iguanas lay eggs even when they are not fertile, on average laying about 50 eggs or more per year once they have reached their sexual maturity. A bit over two months after mating, the female iguana will give birth to a couple of dozen cream-colored eggs. You may not realize right away that they are there since the iguana will take care to hide their eggs in burrows that she has dug up herself. Some 3 to 4 months later, the eggs will hatch, and the new iguanas will be born.
Watch Out for the Burrows
Iguanas are very protective of their eggs and take the time to prepare an ideal location for them. This means they will look around your yard for a spot that gets plenty of sunlight. This is where they will dig their deep burrows to hide the eggs.
As a homeowner, it can be frustrating and sometimes even dangerous to both walk around and try to establish nice-looking landscaping when there are these burrows hiding in plain sight. Additionally, the holes can be so deep that they can pose a real threat to young children and pets who play in the area.
If that was not a big enough concern, you should know that iguana eggs are a big attraction for other unwanted pests like snakes or raccoons, neither of which you want to share your property with.
How Can Iguana Eggs be Removed?
Surprisingly, after all the effort that iguanas put into securing a safe place for their eggs, once they are there, iguanas never return to check on the development of their young. Knowing this, you may decide to go about getting rid of those unwanted eggs on your own and place them elsewhere.
Before embarking on this project, you should be aware that both iguanas and their eggs are carriers of salmonella. This bacteria can be hazardous to your health and everyone who shares your home. If you do not want to call a professional iguana control company, you should take all necessary precautions before attempting to remove the eggs.
Start by wearing gloves and having a container where the eggs will be placed next to you. Before you start, make sure that kids and pets are kept away from the area while you are retrieving the eggs. Once done, wash your hands and take the time to fill up the hole to prevent an accident from happening.
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