Florida Man Makes Iguana Tacos from Cold-Stunned Reptile

A Florida content creator, Gray Davis, has achieved viral fame for preparing tacos using a cold-stunned iguana. During recent frigid weather, Davis captured and cooked the reptile, referring to iguanas as 'chicken of the trees' due to their edibility.

Davis shared a video detailing the cooking process, which involved simmering the iguana meat with aromatics. Notably, he discovered over 20 eggs inside the iguana, which he ingeniously transformed into a green dipping sauce blended with avocado and lime. The meat was then seasoned and crisped before being served in tortillas with traditional taco toppings.

Davis, who focuses on local eating and sustainability, frequently uses invasive species like pythons and lionfish in his recipes. While the video garnered mixed reactions online, it underscores Florida's efforts to manage invasive iguanas, a practice permitted by state law to protect local wildlife and ecosystems.