Snakes' lifespans vary widely depending on species, habitat, and whether they live in the wild or captivity.

• In the wild, most snakes live between 2 and 10 years, with some species reaching up to 15 or 20 years under ideal conditions. Predation, food availability, and environmental factors limit their lifespan

• In captivity, snakes generally live much longer due to controlled environments, regular feeding, and medical care. For example:
  • Ball pythons can live 15 to over 60 years, with some recorded at 62 years or more

* Boa constrictors may live 15 to 40 years in captivity

* Reticulated pythons can live up to 30 years in captivity

* King cobras typically live 20 to 25 years in the wild and up to 30 years in captivity

* Corn snakes live about 6 to 15 years, depending on conditions

* Garter snakes live 2 to 10 years in the wild but can survive up to 20 years in captivity

• Some medium to large pythons and boas can live 30 to 40 years or even longer with good care

• The oldest recorded snakes in captivity have lived over 40 years, with some ball pythons reportedly reaching 47 to 63 years

In summary, while wild snakes often have shorter lifespans due to natural threats, captive snakes can live significantly longer, often several decades depending on species and care quality. Typical lifespans range from a few years to over 60 years in exceptional cases