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Hi all, my 8 year old, 5-6' male Corn Snake died last night. He seemed heathly, was eating well etc... I have had him for 8 years now so I know he has always been well looked after. At 8 years old and 5-6 foot long, is it possible it was just old age? I always thought he'd live till around 10-15 years old, but when I think about it, 8 years old is not a young snake!

Hey there...
I am so sorry to hear about your male corn snake passing away. I send my condolences, as I know how painful losing a much loved pet can be.
8 years seems to be still a little young though. You said you had him for 8 years? Did you have him as a baby on up or did you attain him as an adult?
My first corn was a 5 year old adult when I purchased him in 1991. He developed some tumors in 1999 and had to be put down, but that would have made him around 13-14.

Any other info you can share, please do!!!

Again, I am sorry.

Billy
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I got him when he was a hatchling. He has never had any health issues. He was not overweight and was always active untill the day he died. There was no blood, nothing in his throat (I checked). I would have loved to have gotten a vet to look at the body, but to be honest, I don't have that sort of cash at the minute and that wouldn't have brought him back.

It sounds like he had perfect care and a perfect home. Always remember that, and for reasons unknown, he passed away but had a great life.
I have been in this position before. Last year, my most loved northern pinesnake was five and died suddenly with no warnings, signs, etc..
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Thank you for the kind words. Out of all my snakes, I'll really miss him the most. He was beautiful BIG Cornsnake!