The largest reptile in the world is the saltwater crocodile, generally 13 to 18 ft. long and weighing up to 2,200 lbs. Females are smaller, usually 7 to 11 ft. and 1,000 lbs.
Possible causes of anemia include: 1  Certain medicines. 2  Destruction of red blood cells earlier than normal (which may be caused by immune system problems) 3  Long-term (chronic) diseases such as chronic kidney disease, cancer, ulcerative colitis, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Examples include megaloblastic anemia and pernicious anemia. 3) Anemia caused by the destruction of red blood cells Red blood cells typically have a life span of 120 days in the bloodstream, but they can be destroyed or removed beforehand.