A reptile catcher discovered nearly 100 iguana eggs in a family's garden in Florida.

Humane Iguana Control said specialists were dispatched to a home in the Miami suburb of Palmetto Bay following reports of reptiles burrowing in the yard.

Authorities said 98 eggs were removed from just three interconnected burrows.

The team used advanced endoscopy technology, allowing them to extract the eggs with minimal digging. Once the eggs were removed, the burrows were sealed to prevent soil erosion and reduce safety hazards.

Michael Ronquillo of Humane Iguana Control said: 'Three female iguanas had nested in burrows that were all interconnected, and each had laid her own clutch. The homeowner was initially shocked by the discovery but ultimately relieved and grateful for our team's success in locating and removing all the eggs.'

Green iguanas, native to Central and South America, are considered an invasive species in Florida. They can grow up to 5ft (1.5m) and weigh over 15 lbs (7kg).

Although not typically aggressive, they can damage gardens, seawalls, pavements, and building foundations with their burrowing behaviour.

Females are known to lay between 20 and 70 eggs each year in underground nests that can stretch up to 70ft (21m).