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).
Meet Medusa, the world's largest snake living in captivity. Medusa is a seven year old Reticulated Python. Reticulated Pythons can live to be 25-30 years old. Medusa is owned by Full Moon Productions Inc. in Kansas City Missouri, and has been raised and cared for by snake handler Larry Edgar. Larry has been handling and raising snakes for over 30 years. Medusa is of course the largest snake Larry has ever raised.