Snake species are abundant, so the length of life varies between different body types, species, and living environments.

1, look at the body type

Generally small snakes live about 2 to 5 years, medium types of snakes live about 5 to 12 years, and large snakes can even live up to 10 to 20 years, and sometimes longer, in addition to boa constrictors can live 30 to 40 years or more than 40 years.

2, look at the species

Snakes of different species have different lifespans, of which the ocelot has a lifespan of 3~5 years, pit vipers have a lifespan of 6~15 years, the eye of the king snake has a lifespan of 5~12 years, the black-necked cobra has a lifespan of 20~29 years, and the python has a lifespan of 30~35 years.

3, look at the living environment

In the wild, due to unstable food sources, the living environment is relatively harsh, natural enemies, natural factors and other factors may cause the death of snakes. Therefore the lifespan of captive-bred snakes is generally much longer than that of wild snakes.

Newbie snake farming precautions:

First of all, when choosing a snake, don't choose one that is too large. For one thing, they are more intimidating in form, which can cause a certain sense of stress, and for another, it is also very inconvenient to keep. As well as in the home to raise the snake is best not to bring out, not to mention free to release. Because there are some pet snakes, may not be our native species, random release is likely to cause species invasion, the environment and ecological consequences irreparable.

It is also important to note that you should always keep pet snakes that are not poisonous. Although there are some venomous snakes that are more ornamental, they are also more dangerous and it is best not to take the risk of keeping them. And nowadays, regular reptile pet stores are not allowed to sell poisonous snakes. Corn snakes, with their beautiful colors, are quite suitable as pets. Corn snakes are small in size and have a relatively docile character, so they are very easy to handle, so novices who want to raise snakes can consider this species. The price of this species is not very expensive, basically the cheapest pet snake, the general foreign pet store have.