A Florida man recently experienced what he thought was an optical illusion when he encountered a 7-foot alligator inside his home last week, according to a report by gulfcoastnewsnow.com. Paul Quinn had planned to check his emails when he entered his Fort Myers home when he discovered the unwanted visitor had made himself at home inside the kitchen.

A Florida couple brought new meaning to the phrase "See you later, alligator" this week when a nearly 7-foot reptile suddenly appeared in their home — prompting them to get wildlife officials involved.

A Florida man who left his patio door open for some fresh air ended up coming face-to-face with an alligator in his kitchen.

The Fort Myers couple said the gator busted through a sliding screen door.