Giant Iguana Titan Escapes FedEx Package, Terrifies Memphis Employees

Employees at a FedEx facility in Memphis, Tennessee got the shock of their lives when a massive iguana named Titan suddenly jumped out of a package they were handing over to a customer. The incident was captured on video and quickly went viral on social media.

The customer had come to pick up an overnight-shipped box. When staff asked about the size of the contents, the owner replied that the lizard was about six feet long and opened the box to show them. At that moment, Titan the iguana got spooked and bolted out.

The reptile ran frantically around the store until workers and the owner managed to catch it and put it back in a bag. Fortunately, no one was injured, though the stress was considerable — both for the employees and the iguana itself.

Online commenters were divided: some sympathized with the animal, which clearly felt uncomfortable in the cramped box, while others questioned the legality of such shipping. It turns out FedEx does allow live reptile transport, provided strict packaging and labeling rules are followed.

Titan's owner later confirmed the iguana is back home and doing well, though it needed time to calm down after the ordeal. The incident sparked a heated debate on social media about the ethics of shipping large animals in closed boxes.

Experts note that even with proper procedures, transporting exotic pets poses risks to their health. Stress, temperature changes, and lack of air can seriously harm the animal. This time everything ended well, but the story serves as a reminder of the need for more humane treatment of pets during shipping.