By TalesFromFlorida.com
Florida—where the wildlife doesn’t just visit, it moves in like a bad roommate who never chips in for groceries. This week, a massive alligator in Tortuga decided it was time to upgrade from swamp life to suburban living, showing up on a doorstep like it had a reservation for brunch.
“Knock Knock, It’s Your New Landlord”
The video, posted by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, shows the gator doing its best impression of a pushy salesman—complete with a folding chair as its calling card. The caption? “Chomping at the bit to come in!!” because in Florida, even the reptiles have a flair for dramatic entrances.
Deputies arrived to find the gator basically testing the locks like it was casing the joint. Thankfully, a trapper was called before the gator could demand a key to the pool or start leaving passive-aggressive notes about the thermostat.
Gator Safety Tips (Because Apparently, We Need Them)
Since Florida’s basically Jurassic Park with better Wi-Fi, here’s how to avoid becoming a gator’s next DoorDash order:
✔ Don’t feed them—unless you want them coming back for seconds.
✔ Keep pets away from the water—because Fido is not on the menu.
✔ Swim in daylight—because gators prefer their humans well-lit for ambiance.
✔ Call FWC—if you see a gator sizing up your porch like it’s Zillow.
Final Thought: Florida, Where the Wildlife Has No Boundaries
This gator wasn’t just lost—it was committed to the bit, proving once again that in Florida, the line between “wildlife” and “unwanted houseguest” is thinner than a flip-flop strap.
Stay vigilant, folks. And maybe invest in a “No Soliciting (Especially Gators)” sign.