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Living in Florida has its perks, but it also means dealing with reptiles roaming everywhere.
After being traded to the Miami Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo spoke about his fear of Iguanas and lizards and was shocked to learn they are everywhere in South Florida.
Brendan Tobin warned Giannis about the iguanas in Miami two months ago:
Tobin: “It’s crazy down here in South Florida…as part of Florida you have to get these reptiles under control…that’s in my backyard, they go everywhere…they will takeover your yard Giannis”
Giannis: “Are… https://t.co/QWAeVUf9DY pic.twitter.com/yCMcTXDWAk
— The HEAT Realm (@WadexFlash) September 25, 2026
On Friday, Giannis went viral when he found a large Iguana in his backyard and was deathly afraid to get near it.
Giannis is currently hiding with his kids from the iguana🤣
Kids: “Dad why aren’t you not just trying to get it?”
Giannis: “Me? No way I’m not going out there. Why don’t you get it? You go get it, I’m scared. GET OUT OF MY BACKYARD!” https://t.co/QWAeVUf9DY pic.twitter.com/XiCK2paFpO
— The HEAT Realm (@WadexFlash) September 25, 2026
GIANNIS FOUND A IGUANA IN HIS HOME😭
This was something Giannis was warned about when coming to Miami. pic.twitter.com/8hBhiVIcvx
— The HEAT Realm (@WadexFlash) September 25, 2026
Giannis will eventually have to figure out how to deal with the Iguanas because there are a lot of them in South Florida.