Florida local finds 8ft crocodile lounging in his swimming pool (2024)

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What was the largest Nile crocodile ever recorded? ›

The largest accurately measured male, shot near Mwanza, Tanzania, measured 6.45 m (21 ft 2 in) and weighed about 1,043–1,089 kg (2,300–2,400 lb). Another large male measuring 5.8 m (19 ft 0 in) in total length (Cott 1961) was among the largest Nile crocodiles ever recorded.

Crocodiles need sun and shade to regulate their body temperature both in the pool and on land. Shade is very important as crocodiles can burn or overheat. Young crocodiles particularly need shelter. You can use a piece of wood or plastic over the land or water for this.

The Nile crocodile, which is found in parts of sub-Saharan Africa, is responsible for the most human fatalities of any crocodile species. In some areas of India and Indonesia, saltwater crocodiles have also been known to prey on humans.

American crocodiles live in coastal areas throughout the Caribbean and occur at the northern end of their range in south Florida and the Keys.

Currently, the largest living crocodile in captivity, named "Cassius", is kept at Marineland Crocodile Park, a zoo located at Green Island, Queensland, Australia. It measures 5.48 m (18 ft 0 in) in length and weighs approximately 1,300 kg (2,870 lb).

Based on fossil evidence, the longest crocodile ever to live was a Sarcosuchus imperator, who measured 40 feet long and weighed 17,600 pounds. The largest one ever officially measured was Lolong, who was a saltwater crocodile that measured 20 feet three inches long and weighed 2,370 pounds.

Can a human outrun a crocodile? The short answer is yes. “Most crocodiles can achieve 12–14kph for short periods,” says crocodile specialist Adam Britton, “which is slower than a fit human can run. So if you're in reasonable shape, you could definitely outrun a croc.”

While a crocodile in the ocean may seem like a rare sight, University of Florida endangered species researcher Frank Mazzotti told NBC 6 South Florida that it is common for crocodiles in Florida to swim out of swamps into inlets and the ocean.

Crocodiles are semiaquatic reptiles. All crocodile species have an average lifespan of 30–40 years and larger species have an average lifespan of 60–70 years. For example, The life span of the longest-lived and the largest saltwater crocodile is 70 years.

Generally the crocs are itself natural predators of other animals..but as they may also be preyed mean that they also have some predators. The predators or natural enemies of crocodiles may be tiger,jaguar,lions,anaconda and also be the hippos…

What crocodile killed 300 humans? ›

Gustave is a Burundian large male Nile crocodile in Burundi who is notorious for being a man-eater, rumored to have killed as many as 200–300 people on the banks of the Ruzizi River and the northern shores of Lake Tanganyika, between which he roams.

Police confirmed that human remains found in a saltwater crocodile caught nearby were those of the boy. On March 15, 2009, 11-year-old Briony Goodsell was killed by a crocodile when swimming with friends at Lambell's Lagoon near Humpty Doo in Northern Territory.

Tips For Safely Coexisting With Crocodiles

Swim only in designated swimming areas and only during daylight hours. Crocodiles are most active between dusk and dawn. Keep pets on a leash and away from the water, even designated swimming areas, because they can resemble the crocodile's natural prey.

American Crocodiles can be found in South Florida, mostly in Florida Bay and the northern Florida Keys, but also as far north as Lake Worth on the Atlantic Coast and past Marco Island on the Gulf Coast, with occasional individuals traveling as far north as Sanibel Island or even Tampa Bay.

'Croczilla' is possibly the largest wild American crocodile reported in Everglades National Park.

Gustave is a legendary Nile crocodile known for his enormous size and notorious behavior. He is said to have lived in the Ruzizi River, located between Burundi and Rwanda in Central Africa. Gustave gained notoriety due to his large size, estimated to be around 20 feet (6 meters) long and weighing over a ton.

The largest skulls of Nile Crocodiles are 66 to 68 cm in Dorsal Cranial Length while the Mandibular length is 87 cm — from this head size, the total body length would be nearly 18 feet or more. The head alone weighs over 300 pounds for a very large 18 foot Nile Crocodile.

Generally, Nile crocodiles are considered the second largest crocodilian (and reptile) in terms of average body mass after the saltwater crocodile. However, because both crocodile species are widespread in their continents, size and weight can vary from region to region and among sexes.

Gustave is thought to be one of the largest crocodiles in Africa, stretching nearly 20 feet long and weighing approximately 2,000 pounds. "His size [means] he cannot be mistaken with any other one in his territory," Gansuana said.