How long does a Burmese python last?
Typical lifespan
15–28 yr
One of the largest snakes, now established as an invasive predator across the Florida Everglades.
How that compares
Burmese python against things of a similar time.
Burmese python 15–28 yr
Giant panda 15–30 yr
American bison 15–25 yr
Bald eagle 15–38 yr
Spotted hyena 12–25 yr
Cow 15–25 yr
Red kangaroo 12–25 yr
American black bear 18–30 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.05 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 1.5 of them |
Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.
More about a Burmese python
- How much does a Burmese python weigh? 20–182 kg
- Burmese python vs Green anaconda Side by side
- Burmese python vs Komodo dragon Side by side
- Burmese python vs Reticulated python Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a Burmese python last?
- A Burmese python lasts 15–28 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a Burmese python weigh? 20–182 kg
- How long does a tiger last? 8–26 yr
- How long does a saltwater crocodile last? 65–100 yr
- How long does a giant panda last? 15–30 yr
- How long does a Asian elephant last? 48–70 yr
- How long does a American alligator last? 35–70 yr
- How long does a Komodo dragon last? 25–35 yr
- How long does a green anaconda last? 10–30 yr
- How long does a orangutan last? 35–58 yr
- How long does a Nile crocodile last? 45–80 yr
- How long does a king cobra last? 17–22 yr
- Burmese python vs Green anaconda Side by side
- Burmese python vs Komodo dragon Side by side
- Burmese python vs Reticulated python Side by side
Sources
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution