TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— As the temperature drops in Florida this week, residents may also see something else drop from the trees.

Green Iguanas, a non-native species to Florida are typically in Central America, the tropical part of South America, and the eastern Caribbean Islands.

Iguanas are cold-blooded so when the temperature drops, their internal body temperature drops as well.

When the temperature drops to near freezing or below, the iguanas will temporarily lose all muscle control.

According to the Fish and Wildlife Conservations Commission in a previous story, iguanas slow down when the temperature dips below the 50s, and “freeze” making them fall out of trees when the temperature drops in the 40s or 30s.

“Don’t be surprised the next several mornings to find iguanas lying on the ground beneath the trees. Don’t pick them up or touch them, they will recover later in the day when temperatures warm up,” Max Defender 8 Meteorologist Eric Stone said.

The green iguana population stretches along the Atlantic Coast and Gulf Coast. Some have been reported in Hillsborough, Highlands, Indian River, and Collier County, according to FWC.

Green Iguanas are not protected in Florida except by anti-cruelty laws and can be humanely killed on private property, FWC said.

“Captured iguanas cannot be relocated and released at other Florida locations,” FWC said.

Iguanas can live in trees, shrubs, or on the ground, and residents who frequently have iguanas in the area can take additional steps to prevent them like removing plants that attract them or hanging wind chimes to make noises.

FWC advises residents to not bring iguanas inside their homes or cars to warm up, as they recover quickly and act defensively.