A routine pet pickup turned into a surprising scene at a FedEx store in Memphis, Tennessee, when a large iguana suddenly burst out of its shipping box. Employees expected to inspect a package marked “live animal,” but they did not expect the lizard to rush through the store and leave everyone scrambling.
Roderick Duncan visited the FedEx location to collect his new pet iguana, Titan. When staff asked to see the animal inside the box, Duncan opened the package and began removing the iguana from a bag. Moments later, Titan jumped out and ran behind the counter.
Video from the store showed employees quickly moving away as the unexpected guest moved around the facility. Duncan said the iguana was much larger than he expected. “He was bigger, way bigger than I expected. So it was a shock to me when he took off runnin’,” he told WMC-TV.
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Workers Help Capture Titan Safely
Duncan explained that iguanas often appear calm and may play dead when handled, so he thought Titan would stay still. Instead, the lizard reacted quickly and created a memorable moment for everyone nearby.
A FedEx employee used several boxes to build a small barrier, helping Duncan corner the iguana and safely pick him up. Duncan later praised the workers for staying calm and helping during the unusual incident.
The Iguana Incident Became a Memorable Moment
The Memphis FedEx store experience showed how even a simple animal pickup can bring unexpected surprises. Titan’s quick dash turned an ordinary day into a story that employees and customers are unlikely to forget.
