I am new to the world of snakes ... however I would like to agree on what FR is saying.
When I was in grade school I had a male veiled chameleon. My parents had gotten it for my brother and I as a pet. They hoped it would live a short time (all the articles say they live 5 years in captivity).
However with proper attention to habitat (humidity, lighting/heating). And the fact that after school we went into our backyard 'hunting' for bugs from roaches, crickets, spiders, and grasshoppers instead of buying the commercial crickets. He lived to be 10yrs old ... would probably live longer if our mom would allow us to go to the vet with him once we noticed the tumor.
So yes, I agree. With great care animals can live much much longer.
For example dogs. wolves live about 5-7 yrs on avg in the wild, whereas in captivity, and our domestic friends live much much longer. And cats, strays live about the same amout as wolves, however domesticated in a loving home they can live close, if not exceeding 20 yrs.

So glad as I would like to live many long happy years with my King

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