A Jacksonville highway became a viral spectacle when a barefoot Florida man decided to wrangle an alligator right off the asphalt. Forget traffic jams—this gator escort turned a routine commute into classic Florida Man legend, complete with reptilian bravado and zero shoes.

While the video of this barefoot gator hero is going viral Florida-style, wildlife experts urge: don’t try this at home. The man’s daring move happened on the I-295 on-ramp at Collins Road, stopping traffic and making “Florida Man” a trending topic across social media.