The 198-centimeter adult displayed intense yellow-orange pigmentation and white eyes consistent with albino-xanthochromism, and was reeled in during a sport fishing trip by Tortuguero National Park.
Wednesday's consumption crossed the 17,000 megawatt threshold for the first time, just a day after Israel crossed the 16,000 mark.
Officials cautioned against outdoor activity during the hottest hours and urged the public to prepare for possible health risks such as dehydration and heatstroke.
Temperatures are expected to reach up to 49° Celsius in the area surrounding the Sea of Galilee (where the current record temperature is 47°C), and up to 51°C in the Jordan Valley.
The crocodiles' owner said he lost millions in resources due to the mass killing.
Authorities assured swimmers that the water is still safe to swim in.
Russian scientists and state media said that the eruption may have been triggered by the massive earthquake in the region last week.
The Russian Academy of Sciences reported that the volcano erupted for the first time since 1952.
A powerful magnitude 8.6 earthquake struck off Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula sparking tsunami warnings, prompting evacuations and causing some damage.
Custom inspectors discovered the animals, including iguanas, pythons, tegus, and scorpions, in poor condition after enduring freezing temperatures and a lack of food.
A hazardous materials leak at the Ramat Negev thermosolar power station near Ashalim is now under control, following extensive emergency operations.
