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It is very hard to estimate the size of an alligator buyt one rule of thumb that comes close is that their length is usually very close to the distance between the eyes measured in inches can be used, just convert the inches to ft. ie: 8 inches= 8 ft. (the question then becomes, how accurate are you at estimating the distance between the eyes) (Discussion) I've heard this rule before but another rule is also out there. The distance from the eyes to the end of the snout. That seems a little more believable but I don't know for sure. Also, where is the start or stopping point for these locations?
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How can you tell how long an alligator is by seeing his head only?
estimate the length of its snout, how ever many there are, that's how many feet it is
What is the length of an alligators tail?
as long as its tail. Although the above answer is correct, I think what they are trying to say is that it all depends on the length of thr Alligator. Typically, the length of an Alligator's tail is about half of the total length of the animal itself. For example, the tail of an Alligator of 10 feet in length will be about 4 1/2 to 5 foot long.
How long can alligators grow to?
No. The maximum size an alligator will typically grow to is around 14 feet, but the record length for an american alligator is 19 feet 2 inches and was caught in Louisiana in the early 1900's.
What are the different kinds of alligator?
The Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis) and the larger American alligator (Alligator mississippensis).
Is an alligator turtle in the same family as an alligator?
An alligator turtle is a turtle, and does not count as an alligator.
How can you tell how long an alligator is by seeing his head only?
estimate the length of its snout, how ever many there are, that's how many feet it is
How long is an alligator tail?
an alligator's tail is almost half the length of it's body
What is the length of the alligator snapping turtle?
5 inches
What is the length of an alligators tail?
as long as its tail. Although the above answer is correct, I think what they are trying to say is that it all depends on the length of thr Alligator. Typically, the length of an Alligator's tail is about half of the total length of the animal itself. For example, the tail of an Alligator of 10 feet in length will be about 4 1/2 to 5 foot long.
Is the length of an alligator an inch or feet?
I think it is measured in inches
How old can an alligator snapping turtle begin to mate?
At any time of year a alligator snapping turtle can mate but the original estimate is about 2 years.
How can you estimate a cat's length if you did not have ruler?
To estimate the length of a cat's body without the use of a ruler to measure, use an object that an estimate measurement is known to estimate the length of the cat.
How can you estimate the length of a side of a square?
You estimate it!
How long is the alligators arm?
The American Alligator's arm length is about 1 foot (12 inches)
How long does an American alligator?
The average length is 11 - 14 feet for males. For females it is 8 - 10 feet. The longest alleged alligator was over 19 feet, though this is unofficial.
How long are alligator snapping turtles?
Alligator snapping turtles may be just inches long at birth, but as adults they can grow to a length of 2-5 feet. Larger cases are possible, but rare.
What is the lenth of the american alligator grow?
The average length is 11 - 14 feet for males. For females it is 8 - 10 feet. The longest alleged alligator was over 19 feet, though this is unofficial.
