Internet Erupts Over 'Bad Boy’ Reptile’s Video With 'Worlds Hottest Model'

A lizard clung to TikTok star Vera Dijkmans’ backside in Florida, sparking viral laughs as she joked she was now “a real Floridian.”

June 30, 2025
A lizard clung to TikTok star Vera Dijkmans’ backside in Florida, sparking viral laughs as she joked she was now “a real Floridian.”
A lizard clung to TikTok star Vera Dijkmans’ backside in Florida, sparking viral laughs as she joked she was now “a real Floridian.”
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A surprise guest stole the spotlight and a handful of attention in a viral moment involving influencer Vera Dijkmans and a clingy reptile in Florida.

The Dutch model and self-proclaimed “world’s most wanted TikToker” found herself the subject of unexpected reptilian affection when a lizard latched onto her backside during an outing with exotic animal handler Andrew Morales, better known online as “The Cuban Tarzan."

Caught on camera, the moment unfolded after Dijkmans, 27, met Morales at a party and expressed curiosity about his collection of exotic pets.

When she paid him a visit, one particular iguana became a little too friendly, prompting a squeal from the influencer as its claw ended up in a rather awkward position.

“I’m a real Floridian now,” Dijkmans joked, laughing off the incident as Morales swooped in to pry the creature loose.

Dijkmans shared the video with her 5.6 million Instagram followers, where the clip quickly exploded in popularity, racking up over two million views and drawing thousands of amused reactions.

Morales, grinning, dubbed the lizard a “bad boy” in the footage, while social media users piled on with praise for the animal’s audacious behavior. Many viewers expressed envy over the lizard’s bold move, joking about its “prime positioning.”

“It felt amazing to have so many men apply to be my boyfriend,” Dijkmans said, referring to the viral fallout. “But I want the princess treatment because that is what I deserve.”

Fans took to the comment section of the video with mixed emotions.

One fan asked: "Can I be the lizard next?"

"Definitely knew what he was doing," another penned.

A third wote: "This girl sure loves to morph her content"

Despite receiving more than 5,000 boyfriend applications following the viral moment, the London-based influencer made it clear she’s still single - and staying selective.

“At the moment, I’ve put the boyfriend search on hold, but I’m keeping my options open,” she added.

Dijkmans, whose online following has now grown to over six million, is reportedly worth more than $15 million and continues to captivate fans with her mix of glamor and humor. But in this case, it was the iguana, not the influencer, that stole the show.

Social media commenters dubbed the scaly intruder a "legend" and praised its “excellent taste,” while others noted it was perhaps the most “Florida” thing they’d seen all week.

“It was one for the books,” Morales said. “That lizard really knew how to shoot his shot.”