Geriatric Yellow anaconda - Page 3

Will0W783 · 08-25-11, 10:45 AM

I just read this thread, and I commend you for providing such a stable, loving home for your snake. I see too many up for sale on Craigslist because people didn't think the purchase through, or decided they were bored with the snake after a few years. You're one of the good guys, the few people who truly accept the massive responsibility that a giant constrictor can be.

I'm so glad to hear she's back to eating well, and I wish you many more happy years with her.
A bit of encouragement for you- the oldest snake on record was a ball python in a US zoo that lived to be 47 years old! There have also been retics and Burms that lived well into their 30s.

marvelfreak · 08-25-11, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Will0W783

I just read this thread, and I commend you for providing such a stable, loving home for your snake. I see too many up for sale on Craigslist because people didn't think the purchase through, or decided they were bored with the snake after a few years. You're one of the good guys, the few people who truly accept the massive responsibility that a giant constrictor can be.

I'm so glad to hear she's back to eating well, and I wish you many more happy years with her.
A bit of encouragement for you- the oldest snake on record was a ball python in a US zoo that lived to be 47 years old! There have also been retics and Burms that lived well into their 30s.

There's a Rosy Boa that is been on display for over 60 years. It belongs to a College or University in one of the south western states. I just can remember which one.

Snakefood · 08-25-11, 11:02 AM

what is the average lifespan for corns and BP's?? everything I could find on the internet said 20+ years, which can mean almost anything!!

My guy is just a little baby, so we have many, many years together!! He'll take me into my senior years!! (odd to think actually, I am used to dogs. Ours usually live to 15-18 yrs)

Lankyrob · 08-25-11, 11:03 AM

I think 20-25 years if "average" for corns and BP's

Snakefood · 08-25-11, 11:08 AM

Awesome!! It tears me apart when I lose one of my animals, so the less often it happens, the better!!