Feeds primarily at night. Juveniles take small fish and invertebrates. Often blamed for the disappearance of domestic animals in more populated areas. Occasional reports of attacks on humans, but authenticated records are very rare. 2.5 m. Populations adapt their breeding strategy to suit the environment.
Flooding creates high mortality.
The minimum number of eggs laid in the nest can be around 20 in some populations, but is usually between 30 and 60, the mean being around 38. Nests are often found which contain eggs from two separate females. Hatching, after around 90 days, coincides with the beginning of the annual rains. At hatching, juveniles are around 25 cm in length. However, it appears that the juveniles move away from the nesting area within a few days of hatching.