Frostbite, our Albino American Alligator born in 2024, is truly one of a kind. Out of eight eggs laid in the water, he was the sole survivor, making his story one of resilience and wonder. His striking white scales and gentle demeanor captivate everyone who meets him. Though naturally shy, Frostbite is becoming braver with each passing day, showing glimpses of his growing confidence. He is the offspring of Snowflake and Blizzard, inheriting their rare and beautiful traits.
Born: 2024
Favorite snack: Minnows
Habitat: Located exclusively in freshwater rivers, lakes, swamps and marshes in the southeastern United States*
*There are currently only 12 recorded albino alligators living in human care. However, that isn’t to say that there aren’t albino alligators born in the wild.
Length: From nose to tip of tail, males average around 10 to 15 feet and females average around 8 to 10 feet in length
Weight: Males weigh around 500 pounds, females average around 200 pounds
Lifespan: 35 to 50 years in the wild, 65 to 75 years in human care*
*As of right now, the oldest albino alligator on record is Claude, a 22-year-old alligator at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. The average lifespan represented above is reflective of the average lifespan for a non-albino American alligator.
Gestation: 65 days
Diet: Feed mainly on fish, turtles, snakes and small mammals