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A Florida homeowner got a scaly surprise when checking their doorbell camera footage recently. A large alligator was caught on video attempting to climb the front door, while a second gator lounged casually on the porch. The scene, captured in Ave Maria, has quickly gone viral.
One news reporter’s social media post of the video joked, “Welcome to Florida…where you might see gators casually climbing up the front door of your house.” Commenters online were quick to react with a mix of amusement and terror. Some joked about putting the house up for sale, while others expressed relief that the homeowner hadn’t opened the door.
This incident comes just weeks after a three-legged alligator was filmed strolling across a Central Florida golf course, reminding residents of the state’s abundant alligator population. Thanks to successful conservation efforts, alligators, once endangered, now thrive in Florida with numbers exceeding one million. While they were reclassified from endangered to threatened in 1977, they remain a species of special concern due to their resemblance to the American crocodile.
It’s important to remember that interacting with alligators can be dangerous. Harming or capturing these reptiles without a permit is illegal in Florida.
A recent study highlighted the importance of responsible behavior around alligators, finding that human error plays a significant role in most alligator attacks. The study, which analyzed alligator incidents dating back to 1734, concluded that swimming under the influence of drugs or alcohol is particularly risky.
With a growing human and alligator population, researchers emphasize the need for caution and awareness to avoid future conflicts.