Alligator Caught on Camera Making ‘Himself at Home’ at Florida Residence: See the Video

Mar. 15, 2025

A home in Florida got a visit from an unexpected guest — a large alligator.

Fla. resident Stacy Thrasher captured a video of the large reptile walking along a pathway toward a home in Ave Maria — located about 35 miles away from Naples — while walking her dog in the neighborhood.

In the short clip, the 6-foot, 400-lb. alligator appeared to slowly approach a dog statue in the home’s yard before making its way up the porch to the doorway.

Alligator walks onto someones front porch.Stacey Thrasher vis Storyful

Stacey Thrasher vis Storyful

Another homeowner in the area, John, told the outlet that the home where the alligator was spotted is known for attracting the attention of the creatures and that it wasn’t the first time a gator was seen in the area.

“How can you come back twice? You know? Because this happened, I don’t know… eight, nine months ago, [or] something like that,” he told the outlet. “And that time, he climbed up in the chairs, kind of made himself at home.”

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“They leave you alone if you leave them alone. They don’t bother you,” he explained. “You can just walk around. You see them, you just saw the one in the back right now. They’re just out. This is their home.”

Neighbors in the area told the outlet that the home featured in the video is up for sale. One neighbor, Gary Rzewnic, joked that the alligator seen on the video could “be a buyer” since he loved the house so much, while John teased that the previous owner might not take “alligator dollars.”

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) noted on itswebsitethat residents who have “waterfront homes” or “participate in water-related activities” may find themselves in “frequent alligator-human interactions.”

However, it warned that residents should “never feed an alligator” and keep their “distance” if they see one. They also noted that people “should keep pets on a leash and away from the water.” If a conflict arises, people are encouraged to call the FWC’s Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-392-4286.

source: people.com