The alligator appeared to be resting in a corner, and was safely removed by wildlife experts.

The surprising image, captured by a CNN iReporter, quickly made the rounds on social media.

While no one was harmed in this incident, officials are reminding those dealing with the aftermath of the recent Texas floods to be on the lookout for alligators, snakes and bats.

The most likely pests that Texans will encounter thanks to the floods are mosquitoes.

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Jo'wan Bellamy taught in the GNETS program for 17 years and recently transferred to Atlanta’s new behavioral program at Crawford Long Middle School. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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