【How-to】What is a snakes life cycle

Cobras reach the peak of the King Cobra life cycle, aka maturity, between 4 and 6 years of age. The average male grows anywhere from 3 to 7 feet in length, but the large king cobra can grow as long as 18.5 feet. … Mature cobras have a slow metabolism, which means they can live for days or months without a meal.