Hematology and serum biochemistry parameters of captive Chinese alligators (Alligator sinensis) during the active and hibernating periods.

•We described the morphology of different types of blood cells in Chinese Alligators.•Established the hematology and serum biochemistry parameters of Chinese Alligators.•Most of parameter values were noted to be similar between two sexes.•Some notable differences were found between the active and hibernating periods.