Maria from Tropical Flowering Zone has also sent us this Iguana.
“This mural has very good technique. It depicts a Green Iguana, officially declared as an ‘invasive species’ on the island. The unknown artists of this mural painted the Iguana as a huge monster holding a Coqui Frog in its hand. “
“Here you can see the detail of the Iguana holding the Coqui Frog. The truth of the matter is that Green Iguanas do not attack Coquis, so at the time this mural was painted, there was a misconception of the Green Iguana and the reptile, which has been stigmatized ever since. The Green Iguana is a beautiful reptile and its diet is strictly vegetarian. I love Green Iguanas and will do anything to rescue and protect them from being harmed.”
Pics taken by Maria I Firpi Mazur – June, 2015
Puerto Rico
THANK YOU MARIA!
See “DEAD MAN’S GARDEN” from Maria in 2 weeks!
Wow ! That’s one BIG iguana. Not to be messed with. I hope you are having a relaxing weekend dear Resa. Ralph xoxox ❤ ~@~@~@~##~ ❤
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Sort of relaxing! Sigh!
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These Green Iguanas are originally from central & south America and became popular in the pet trade during the 1970’s. Thousands of people bought these iguanas in the U.S. and P.R., and released them when they grew too big to be maintained properly. They’re in the states of Florida, California, and other American desert zones. In P.R. they were also released and when this mural was painted, it was done to create a negative image of the Iguana eating a native Coqui frog. Not my favorite mural, but it ‘s technically well executed and reflects the misconception of the reptile at that time.
I love Iguanas! Some have them as pets in Canada. I don’t know if this is right or not, but they are adorable!
I’m sad to hear they have a negative image.
Resa 🙂
They are adorable! The males just start getting agressive during mating season, and that’s when owners sometimes get bitten or whipped with their tails. Males can grown big and get agressive. One just needs space to keep them well and healthy.
Whoa! This is incredible. Looks like Escher! The intricacy is remarkably good!
Yes, yeas it does look like Escher! Well seen, Cindy!
It’s just another example of the fab artists that paint in the streets!
These are beautiful! And I love Maria’s photography very much too 🙂
Best wishes,
Takami
Agree, & best wishes to you!
OMG I’m in love with this Iguana. ❤ ❤ ❤ and then some. I had a beautiful Iguana named Van Gogh (yes, because of his ear). They are wonderful and I love them very much.
“lol” Van Gogh! I know a few people who have them for pets, and they are well kept & quite loved! ❤
Wish you happy thoughts and a great new week to come, Resa. Interesting post ❤
Wow now this took some doing – what amazing details! Have a great week Resa!
Thanks so much for letting the murals from P.R. appear here Resa!
I am the one who should be thanking you!
I want to show the world as much street art as I can!
You have just helped. I love you for this!
Thank you!
Iggy and the Iguanas , for the title, your choice Dear Resa …!!!
Merci!!!
And your choice is …?!!!
What amazing detail! That iguana must have taken a long time to paint.
It is quite the accomplishment! I luv it!