FedEx Iguana Surprise
Live Iguana Leaps Behind Counter at FedEx, Briefly Startling Employees
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A live iguana named Titan broke loose inside a FedEx store after a worker opened a package labeled "live animal," sending employees scrambling. The reptile leaped behind the counter and caused a brief scare before the situation was brought under control, according to KKTV.
No injuries were reported — not to the employees and not to Titan himself, Fox 5 Vegas reported. The incident has since gone viral, giving the internet its newest unlikely celebrity: a bold iguana with a flair for the dramatic.
Titan the Iguana Makes His Grand Escape
FedEx employee Roderick Duncan was at the store to pick up Titan, his pet iguana. The package was clearly marked "live animal." When Duncan opened it, Titan apparently had other ideas. The iguana leaped out and darted behind the counter, according to WISTV.
Workers at the store were caught completely off guard. A large iguana suddenly loose in a FedEx store is not a common workplace hazard. The moment likely made for one of the more unusual days on the job for everyone involved, WVVA reported.
No One — Including Titan — Was Hurt
Despite the chaos, the outcome was a good one. Duncan was not injured. None of the store's employees were hurt either. And Titan came through the ordeal just fine, according to WAFB.
Iguanas can grow several feet long and move fast when startled. Titan's leap behind the counter must have looked alarming in the moment. But the iguana caused no real damage and was safely recovered, WFSB reported.
FedEx Does Ship Live Animals — With Rules
FedEx does allow certain live animals to be shipped under specific conditions. Packages must be clearly labeled, as Titan's was. The carrier has guidelines covering how animals must be packaged to keep them safe and secure during transit, according to KPTV.
Titan's package followed the rules. The label said "live animal." The iguana was simply faster than expected once the box was opened. It is a reminder that even a properly labeled package can have a surprise waiting inside, 1011 Now noted.
Story Spreads Across the Country Overnight
The story was picked up by TV stations from coast to coast. Outlets in Louisiana, Mississippi, Michigan, Kansas, and Oregon all ran the story, according to reports from WLOX, KWCH, and WNEM.
It is easy to see why the story spread so fast. It has everything: a reptile, a shipping box, a startled workplace, and a happy ending. Titan is safe. The workers are fine. And the whole thing was just wild enough to make everyone smile, Valley News Live reported.
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