Aspirin is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It stops blood platelets, which are major clotting factors, from sticking together to form a blood clot. Aspirin therapy is extremely beneficial for patients with coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, or history of stroke. A daily low-dose aspirin (75 - 81 mg) is usually the first choice for preventing heart disease in high-risk individuals. Aspirin can reduce the risk of heart attack and ischemic stroke.
The average lifespan of ball pythons in captivity is 20 years. Reports document the maximum lifespan in captivity ranges from 28 years (at the Oakland Zoo) up to 50 years (reported by the Philadelphia Zoo).
Please be aware that the reticulated python is not a snake for beginning snake owners. Reaching lengths up to 33 feet, the longest snake on record was a reticulated python. By the time they are two years old they can be over eight feet long and weigh fifty pounds.