**BREAKING: FLORIDA MAN CAPTURES SHOCKING FOOTAGE OF SNAKE’S WILD RIDE ON ALLIGATOR’S BACK**
In a bizarre incident that has left wildlife experts scratching their heads and the general public giggling uncontrollably, a Florida man has recorded a video of a snake hitching a ride on the back of an alligator.
John Smith, a 32-year-old resident of Fort Lauderdale, was out for a stroll along the banks of the Loxahatchee River when he stumbled upon the unlikely duo. “I was just out for a walk, enjoying the sunshine, when I saw this gator just chillin’ in the water,” Smith explained in an interview. “And then, out of nowhere, this snake just slithers up and jumps on its back! I mean, I’ve seen some weird stuff in my time, but this was something else.”
The video, which has since gone viral on social media, shows the snake – identified as a 3-foot-long garter snake – perched atop the alligator’s scaly back, seemingly enjoying the ride. The alligator, estimated to be around 10 feet in length, appears completely unbothered by its new passenger.
“I was like, ‘Is this guy for real? Is he just cruising around with a snake on his back?'” Smith laughed. “I mean, I’ve seen alligators eat snakes before, but this was like they were buddies or something!”
As the video continues, the snake can be seen adjusting its position, almost as if it’s getting comfortable for a long ride. The alligator, meanwhile, simply paddles along, oblivious to its new friend.
“I’ve lived in Florida my whole life, and I’ve never seen anything like it,” said local resident Jane Doe. “I mean, we’ve got alligators and snakes and birds and… well, we’ve got a lot of wildlife, but this? This is just crazy!”
While some experts have weighed in, suggesting that the snake may have been trying to regulate its body temperature or even hitch a ride to a new hunting ground, most onlookers are simply enjoying the absurdity of it all.
“It’s just… Florida,” said Smith, shaking his head in amazement. “You never know what’s gonna happen next.”
The video has sparked a flurry of memes and jokes on social media, with many calling it the most “Florida thing” they’ve ever seen.
**UPDATE:** The alligator and snake have since been spotted together on multiple occasions, leading some to speculate that they’ve formed an unlikely friendship.
**WARNING:** Residents are advised to steer clear of the dynamic duo, lest they try to photobomb their next Instagram post.
