Lifespan/Longevity
The average lifespan of ball pythons in captivity is 20 years. Reports document the maximum lifespan in captivity ranges from 28 years (at the Oakland Zoo) up to 50 years (reported by the Philadelphia Zoo). Average life span in the wild is reported to be 10 years.
Range lifespan
Status: captivity: 48 (high) years.
Average lifespan
Status: captivity: 20 years.
Average lifespan
Status: wild: 10 years.
Average lifespan
Status: captivity: 20 years.
Average lifespan
Sex: male
Status: captivity: 30.5 years.
Average lifespan
Status: captivity: 8.7 years.
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Author: Alex Graf, Radford University
Graf, A. 2011. "Python regius" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed April 04, 2012 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Python_regius.html
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