c/lemmyshitpost · by sentient_loom@sh.itjust.works · 213d

I greased the trees

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15 Comments

SinningStromgald@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 213d (5 replies)

Because it is cold and they are an invasive species. Please, if you are able, kill them.

sentient_loom@sh.itjust.works · 13 pts · 213d

That's why I greased the trees.

FiniteBanjo@feddit.online · 7 pts · 213d

I had no idea they weren't native, I knew they were around the Caribbean and from Mexico to South America so I just naturally assumed they were within their normal range in Florida.

orbituary@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 213d

Our Thanksgiving tradition is to plink them with a pellet gun from the tree above my parents' house in Key Largo. These and the Curly Tailed lizards have totally fucked up the ecosystem in the Keys.

danciestlobster@lemmy.zip · 2 pts · 213d (1 reply)

I've heard iguana on a stick makes for a viable snack if bombs get dropped on everyone

okwhateverdude@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 213d

Almost makes you wish for a nuclear winter

qupada@fedia.io · 8 pts · 213d

Much as I don't want to disturb your shitposting, the original news article I saw about this "phenomenon" linked to an amazing video.

https://vimeo.com/1134717703

The meaty thud it makes as it faceplants the pavement makes it all worthwhile.

johsny@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 213d

Quality shitpost.

lowspeedchase@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 5 pts · 213d (4 replies)

The tails taste pretty good - yes I'm from hicksville, fl lol