Can iguanas live in North Carolina?

The green iguana (Iguana iguana) is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and as such, is not well-adapted to the climate of North Carolina. Iguanas are cold-blooded, meaning that they rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature. The average temperature in North Carolina during the winter months is too low for iguanas to survive. Additionally, iguanas are native to tropical climates where there is an abundance of vegetation for them to eat. The vegetation in North Carolina is not suitable for iguanas.