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An Albino American Alligator named {quote}Basker{quote} lies idle in its tank at the Reptile Zoo in Monroe, Wash. on July 13, 2016. A sign on its tank says these alligators grow 15-18 feet long. They are nocturnal and carnivorous. Basker was born in 2000 and is 16 years old.They expect him to weigh between 500-800 lbs. The sign continues to say in captivity alligators can live to be 80 years old.

An Albino American Alligator named "Basker" lies idle in its tank at the Reptile Zoo in Monroe, Wash. on July 13, 2016. A sign on its tank says these alligators grow 15-18 feet long. They are nocturnal and carnivorous. Basker was born in 2000 and is 16 years old.They expect him to weigh between 500-800 lbs. The sign continues to say in captivity alligators can live to be 80 years old.