AnAge entry for Agkistrodon contortrix

Classification (HAGRID: 03600)

Taxonomy: Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Squamata
                Family: Viperidae
                    Genus: Agkistrodon
Species: Agkistrodon contortrix
Common name: Northern copperhead
Synonyms: Boa contortrix

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity: 29.8 years (captivity)
Source: ref. 485
Sample size: Medium
Data quality: Acceptable
Observations: No observations are presently available

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity: 730 days
Male sexual maturity: 730 days
Gestation: 108 days
Litter size: 6 (viviparous)
Adult weight: 950 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

[1308] Myhrvold et al. (2015), An amniote life-history database to perform comparative analyses with birds, mammals, and reptiles
[0485] Andrew Snider and J. Bowler (1992), Longevity of Reptiles and Amphibians in North American Collections, Second Edition
[0468] John Behler and F. King (1979), The National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Reptiles and Amphibians

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System: ITIS 174296
Animal Diversity Web: ADW account (if available)
Encyclopaedia of Life: Search EOL
NCBI Taxonomy: Taxonomy ID 8720
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