How long does a king cobra last?
Typical lifespan
17–22 yr
The longest venomous snake, delivering enough neurotoxin in one bite to kill an elephant.
How that compares
King cobra against things of a similar time.
King cobra 17–22 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 king cobra
- How much does a king cobra weigh? 4–12.7 kg
- King cobra vs Domestic cat Side by side
- King cobra vs Black mamba Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a king cobra last?
- A king cobra lasts 17–22 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a king cobra weigh? 4–12.7 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 snow leopard last? 10–21 yr
- King cobra vs Domestic cat Side by side
- King cobra vs Black mamba Side by side
Sources
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution