American Alligators - how high can they jump?

So you're telling me that a 12ft gator can just 6 ft in the air?

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I used to feed mine bream I'd stick on a cane pole, and watching them jump to get em was kind of fun to watch. I'd say 4-5 ft, as mine were about 9 ft max. Once they get going, they really get a good tail push, so wouldn't doubt higher in bigger gators.

Alligators are incredibly strong.

If you don't believe it, try to cut a dead one's tail. It's all you can do the hold on to the damn thing to poke a hole in it while it's dead. A live one is a powerful SOB

That said, I doubt they can jump that high on land. Their power is in their tail and jaw. Their legs are not made for anything but dragging their big asses across the mud.

I believe it. I've never seen one jump on land though. My only experience with alligators is ones with hooks in their guts.

I have seen them rocket out of the water completely. I was in oak river in Delacroix and one came completely out of the water to grab a white bird off a branch. Was absolutely astonished. If they wanted to they could jump into a boat (from the water).