A frozen iguana was spotted in Boca Raton , Florida on Tuesday, as the coldest air of the season spread across the eastern U.S. , setting several low temperatures across the Sunshine State.

The phenomenon—known as "cold-stunning"—occurs when temperatures drop into the 40s, and cold-blooded animals like iguanas lose the ability to move their muscles.

Iguanas were reported falling out of trees across other parts of the state on Tuesday morning, as the cold shocked humans and reptiles alike.

FIRST BIG FREEZE OF SEASON GRIPS EASTERN US, AS ARCTIC AIR AND SNOW REACH THE SOUTH

According to the FOX Forecast Center, the low temperature in Boca Raton on Tuesday was roughly 48 degrees. Tallahassee , Florida reached freezing Tuesday morning, colder than several major

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