VIDEO: Live iguana stuns workers at FedEx store

Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · July 24, 2026 · 1 min read

MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - A live iguana gave workers a shock at a Memphis FedEx store. Roderick Duncan showed up to the store to pick up the pet when a worker told him to open the package, labeled “live animal,” to see what was inside. After opening the package, the iguana leaped behind ...

Why this matters in The Nashville

The unexpected arrival of a live iguana at a FedEx store in Memphis raises questions about the logistics of shipping exotic pets in the region. Although this incident occurred in Memphis, it has implications for Nashville residents who may be involved in the exotic pet trade or work in shipping and receiving. The fact that the package was labeled "live animal" and the recipient was instructed to open it suggests that FedEx has protocols in place for handling such shipments, but the outcome may have been different if the workers were not prepared. As Nashville's economy continues to grow and its connections to other cities in the state strengthen, the city's residents and businesses may see an increase in unusual shipments like this one, highlighting the need for clear guidelines and training on handling unexpected or exotic cargo.

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Category: business · Published: July 24, 2026 · Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Reading time: 1 min

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VIDEO: Live iguana stuns workers at FedEx store

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