Although they tend to be short, they are long and can weigh up to more than 1,000 lb! They could also live up to 70-80 years. Their diet consists of fish and some species of birds. These reptiles can also have up to 60-110 teeth, depending on what species they are. These have many survival skills with strong jaw muscles, tough scales to defend, and not having to eat for a long period of time! You'll find them in swampy, saltwater ecosystems such as lakes, rivers, wetlands, and on the southeast Florida coast. Be extra careful at night when you're near those areas because they are nocturnal animals.