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“I am making iguana sausages, hot dogs, iguana burgers,” Pathak said. “I am trying to do anything and everything to make them palatable to the public. The industry is only growing.”
Exotic Meat Markets in California imports iguana from Florida and sells its meat in various forms. The owner says he makes iguana sausages, hot dogs and burgers. (Sun Sentinel)
He said he sells the meat to customers and restaurants across the United States, offering boneless meat for $59.99 per pound and whole, skin-on iguana for $49.99.
sounds like a good way to reduce the population, but those prices - wow.
They are not "Florida" iguanas. They are an invasive species to Florida. Those and along with many other invasive plants and animals. Really, really cold winter temps greatly reduce the population, for a time. Once a breeding population is established, IMO, you can never get rid of them.
I've heard of some places doing that with the invasive (from the Indopacific) lionfish, which are doing a number on Caribbean reefs. Sounds like a win-win to me!
I used to have pet iguana, so I wouldn’t eat one. The price listed was too expensive for me, anyway. I will eat rattlesnake, though. Rattlesnake sauteed in butter looks and tastes like scallops to me. Maybe someone will market that.
I've heard of some places doing that with the invasive (from the Indopacific) lionfish, which are doing a number on Caribbean reefs. Sounds like a win-win to me!
I have seen lionfish offered at Whole Foods here and yes the state/local gov sponsor spearfishing "round ups". Many folks will eat these fish that would never touch iguana.
They are not "Florida" iguanas. They are an invasive species to Florida. Those and along with many other invasive plants and animals. Really, really cold winter temps greatly reduce the population, for a time. Once a breeding population is established, IMO, you can never get rid of them.
i'm well aware they're not native to FL, but the ones being eaten are indeed in Florida. FL seems to be a hotspot for invasive species since so many different plants and critters can live there.
I will eat rattlesnake, though. Rattlesnake sauteed in butter looks and tastes like scallops to me. Maybe someone will market that.
I take it you've never been to a 'rattlesnake roundup' in Texas or Oklahoma? It's been big business for decades.
If some enterprising individuals in Fla were to begin promoting something similar with iguanas, it might bring prices down while allowing others to make some money.
Another invasive species in Florida are the Muscovy ducks. Big ugly things with prodigious poop.
I've heard they're good eating, though. A wildlife officer told me once that whenever the population drops a bit, there are always Peking Duck specials in the local restaurants for a few days. As much as I like Peking Duck, I'll have to pass.....
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Those and along with many other invasive plants and animals. Really, really cold winter temps greatly reduce the population, for a time. Once a breeding population is established, IMO, you can never get rid of them.
