The gator was discovered inside a home in Florida’s Babcock Ranch community, just north of Fort Myers, The Miami Herald reported.

While the worker was installing blinds throughout the new home, he noticed the large alligator–which was estimated to be between 10 to 12-feet–long– resting comfortably in the corner of the master bedroom.

Professional alligator trappers were called to assist with removing the large reptile. It took two trappers to safely drag the gator through the patio door after removing the sliding glass panel.

Footage obtained by WINK News showed the trappers removing the large alligator by standing several feet away and pulling it out of the house with a trapping pole.

As they pulled, the alligator performed several spin maneuvers–known as a death roll–which is a technique typically used to dismember prey.

Once outside, three men worked to drag the alligator through the sand and away from the residence. After the animal calmed down, the trappers successfully loaded the alligator into a vehicle and it was safely released, project manager Matthew Goodwin told McClatchy News.

He also said he believed the alligator entered through the laundry room in an attempt to seek warmth during a cold front. He said he believes the door closed behind him and he was trapped inside.

In Florida, it is illegal to kill, harass, or feed alligators without an appropriate permit. Individuals who encounter an alligator they think could be dangerous should contact the Nuisance Alligator Program.

The Nuisance Alligator Program hires contracted alligator trappers around Florida to safely remove alligators that are longer than 4 feet.

While there are an estimated 1.3 million alligators living throughout all 67 counties in Florida, experts say serious injuries caused by unprovoked alligator attacks are “rare,” with the chances of a Florida resident being seriously injured from an unprovoked alligator attack being roughly 1 in 3.1 million.

In the past 10 years, Florida averaged eight unprovoked alligator bites a year which resulted in injuries that required medical attention.

If an alligator does bite a human, the Florida Wildlife Commission recommends fighting back while making as much noise as possible.

“Hitting or kicking the alligator or poking it in its eyes may cause it to release its grip,” FWC said. “When alligators seize prey they cannot easily overpower, they will often let go and retreat.”

Individuals who encounter an alligator and believe it may pose a threat to property, pets or people are encouraged to contact the FWC’s Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 1‐866‐FWC‐GATOR (392‐4286).

One local resident posted photos of the gator to her Facebook, which showed the alligator hanging out on the tile floor inside the home.

“See ya later alligator has a new meaning now for this 11 footer found in a home here that is under construction,” Danette Larson wrote. “Sorry Mr Gator, that ones been SOLD. Babcock Ranch is a beloved place to live and love not just by families anymore.”

Newsweek reached out to Danette Larson but did not receive a comment in time for publication.

While walking in to find an alligator resting inside your bedroom might come as a shock, reports of alligators being found in strange places are quite common in Florida.

On Monday, a Tampa resident shared footage of a large alligator strolling along a walkway at an apartment complex.

Newsweek also reported about an alligator that decided to “try out” for the swim team and was sitting at the bottom of the pool.

Earlier this month, another gator in Florida prompted a homicide investigation after a human arm was found inside the reptile’s mouth.