DIET: Fish, small mammals, turtles, birds and apple snails
REGION: Southeastern United States
TYPE: Reptile
SIZE: Males – up to 15 feet (4.57 m) Females – up to 9 feet (2.74 m)
WEIGHT: Up to 1,000 lbs (455.00 kg)
HABITAT: Southeastern United States
LIFESPAN: 30 – 50 years in the wild. 70 – 100 years in captivity