Overhead view of a large saltwater crocodile in Australia. Saltwater crocodiles are the largest crocodile species in the world, and the largest living reptile in the world. Male saltwater crocodiles have been recorded at lengths of 23 feet (7 m) and weights of 2,205 pounds (1,000 kg). Females are much smaller, growing to be about 10 feet (3 m) long and weighing 330 pounds (150 kg). Adult saltwater crocodiles have 66 teeth on average and the greatest bite pressure of any animal in the world. Salt