Mainland tiger snake lifespan and age in human years
Longest recorded 14.1 years
🏆 The longest-lived mainland tiger snake on record reached 14.1 years in captivity.
Mainland tiger snake (Notechis scutatus). The oldest known individual lived 14.1 years; this chart maps that record to a human age of 120. Most individuals live considerably shorter lives than the record.
- Reaches adulthood at about 8 months
How old in human years?
Age
Mainland tiger snake age chart in human years
Shaded rows are equivalent to human age 60+.
| Mainland tiger snake | Human age | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 yr | 21 | Adult |
| 2 yr | 28 | Adult |
| 3 yr | 36 | Adult |
| 4 yr | 43 | Middle age |
| 5 yr | 51 | Middle age |
| 6 yr | 59 | Middle age |
| 7 yr | 66 | Senior |
| 8 yr | 74 | Senior |
| 9 yr | 81 | Elderly |
| 10 yr | 89 | Elderly |
| 11 yr | 96 | Elderly |
| 12 yr | 104 | Elderly |
| 13 yr | 112 | Elderly |
| 14 yr | 119 | Elderly |
| 15 yr | 127 | Elderly |
| 16 yr | 134 | Elderly |
| 17 yr | 142 | Elderly |
Mainland tiger snake profile
| Classification | Reptilia > Squamata > Elapidae |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Notechis scutatus |
| Age of maturity | 8 months |
| Longest recorded | 14.1 years (captivity) |
Sources
How we convert ages: method.
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