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About how long does a pet ball python live, per the Merck Veterinary Manual?

15 to 20 years, and some live much longer.

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  1. 15 to 20 years ✔
  2. 2 to 3 years
  3. 5 to 7 years

Why: Merck lists ball pythons at 15 to 20 years in captivity. That is longer than most dogs live, so a ball python is a commitment that can last into adulthood.

Huh, didn't know that: Merck lists boa constrictors at 15 to 25 years, a similarly long commitment.

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Answer: 15 to 20 years. Merck lists ball pythons at 15 to 20 years in captivity. That is longer than most dogs live, so a ball python is a commitment that can last into adulthood.

  1. Average Life Span of Reptiles in Captivity (Merck Veterinary Manual) www.merckvetmanual.com/multimedia/table/average-life-span-of-reptiles-in-captivity
    Ball python 15 to 20 years
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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