Tag: Green iguanas
Who do I contact if I spot green iguanas?
How do you report green iguana sightings on Grand Cayman? I have done some online research and there are phone numbers for Little Cayman and Cayman Brac, but I cannot find anything for Grand Cayman. Auntie’s answer: The Department of Environment (DoE), which oversees the green iguana culling programme, maintains a list of all the […]
Why are there green iguanas at the Turtle Centre?
In January we took our young grandson to the Cayman Turtle Centre, where he enjoyed holding a turtle and going on the waterslide. As we were sitting near the swimming pool, I was surprised to see a number of green iguanas on the ground and in the trees nearby. As well, it appeared to me […]
Wants to rid yard of green iguanas
Is there any way of repelling green iguanas from particular areas? Any chemical or plant that will keep them out of my yard? I have a dog but he’s afraid of them and runs away. Auntie’s answer: I think this is one topic most people will agree on – that green iguanas are pests and […]
Iguanas fouling track and field
Who is in charge of the upkeep of the track behind John Gray High School? There is a table beside the track full of iguana dirt that should be removed as it is impossible for anyone to use it in its condition. Auntie’s answer: That track seems to be a favourite of the ubiquitous green […]
Photo op with green iguana
Recently, on driving through town, I noticed an iguana sat on a chair with a sign for tourists to hold him and being charged. Surely this is not the sort of tourism we should be encouraging. Personally, I think this is totally wrong for the Cayman image/brand. Who gives approval for this type of activity? Is […]
New plan to get rid of the green iguana
With about 500K green iguanas estimated to be now living amongst us and the recent success of the iguana culling week which demonstrated a need for ongoing culling, what is government’s plan to do with this invasive species going forward? Will there be year round culling, will government contract with individuals or will they allow […]
