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"The great blue heron 'played' with the little gator for at least twenty minutes before killing and swallowing it," Scott said.
The Facebook post said that while it might be unusual to see an alligator being eaten by another animal, it is not uncommon for herons to eat whatever food presents itself.
"Great blue herons eat nearly anything within striking distance, including fish, amphibians, reptiles, small mammals, insects and other birds," the FWC said. "This large, wading bird is a familiar sight to most Floridians. It's a permanent resident of wetlands throughout the state, often seen along ponds, lakes and canals in housing developments."