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).
The Guinness Book of World Records lists the longest snake ever recorded as a 25-foot (7.6 m) reticulated python. The average size of female anacondas is around 15 feet (4.5 m), and the average size of males is around 9 feet (2.7 m), according to Boas and Pythons of the World. Weights are also not known for sure. Estimates top out at about 550 lbs.