How long does a Komodo dragon last?
Typical lifespan
25–35 yr
The largest living lizard, which kills large prey with venom and shock rather than jaw power.
How that compares
Komodo dragon against things of a similar time.
Komodo dragon 25–35 yr
Toilet 20–50 yr
Solar panel 25–40 yr
Great hammerhead 20–44 yr
Three-toed sloth 20–40 yr
Front door 20–60 yr
Shortfin mako shark 28–32 yr
Harpy eagle 25–35 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.0333 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 1 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 Komodo dragon
- How much does a Komodo dragon weigh? 40–166 kg
- Komodo dragon vs Green anaconda Side by side
- Komodo dragon vs Leopard Side by side
- Komodo dragon vs Tiger Side by side
- Komodo dragon vs Reticulated python Side by side
- Komodo dragon vs Burmese python Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a Komodo dragon last?
- A Komodo dragon lasts 25–35 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a Komodo dragon weigh? 40–166 kg
- How long does a lion last? 10–20 yr
- How long does a tiger last? 8–26 yr
- How long does a great white shark last? 50–73 yr
- How long does a cheetah last? 8–17 yr
- How long does a polar bear last? 20–32 yr
- How long does a grizzly bear last? 20–35 yr
- How long does a gray wolf last? 6–16 yr
- How long does a orca last? 30–90 yr
- How long does a saltwater crocodile last? 65–100 yr
- How long does a leopard last? 10–21 yr
- Komodo dragon vs Green anaconda Side by side
- Komodo dragon vs Leopard Side by side
- Komodo dragon vs Tiger Side by side
- Komodo dragon vs Reticulated python Side by side
- Komodo dragon vs Burmese python Side by side
Sources
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution