Video shows alligator “knock” at the front door of Florida Home during the mating season

A homeowner in Florida had knocked an unexpected visitor on Friday morning as an alligator – literally – at the entrance doors in the Tortuga community, about 145 miles southeast of Tampa.

According to a Facebook post by the Sheriff office of the Lee County, the MPs were called from the 3rd district to the neighborhood after the residents had reported a “suspicious” alligator on the doorstep. Bodycam and cell phone film material showed that the reptile jumped to a front door as if it were going on.

The MPs reacted quickly and, after some effort, managed to secure the roaming alligator. The authorities said.

In their social media contribution, the MPs joked: “What about taking a bite out of the crime?”

No injuries or damage were reported.

Alligator pairing season in Florida

May marks the beginning of the mating season of the alligator in Florida, a time when these reptiles are more active and are likely to hike to residential areas that are looking for friends or territories, say experts.

According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), advertising behavior in alligators begin in early April, whereby the actual mating takes place in May or June.

During this time, male alligators are becoming increasingly territorial and can displace smaller alligators, which leads to increased sightings, including neighborhoods, to increased sightings. The FWC advises residents to exercise caution on water exchanges and to be aware of their surroundings, especially during dawn and dawn when alligators are most active.

If you come across an alligator that represents a threat to people, pets or property, contact the disturbing alligator hotline of the FWC under 1-866-FWC gator (392-4286).