AnAge entry for Elaphe guttata

Classification (HAGRID: 03345)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Squamata
                Family: Colubridae
                    Genus: Elaphe
Species
Elaphe guttata
Common name
Corn snake
Synonyms
Coluber guttatus

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
32.3 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 451
Sample size
Large
Data quality
High
Observations

These animals have been reported to live up to 32.3 years in captivity [0451].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
600 days
Male sexual maturity
600 days
Clutch size
12 (oviparous)
Adult weight
900 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 174175
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