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Texas rat snakes begin life out of the egg at just over a foot in length, then grow to be around five feet as adults. They will stay lean throughout their lives. The average Texas rat snake will reach between 10 and 15 years of age. Exceptional individuals may live more than 20 years.
These snakes can live approximately 15-20 years in captivity. Size. This snake ranges in size from 3 to 5 feet long with a few reaching 7 feet long. Extra Fun-facts. 1  The rattle of the rattlesnake is made up of a protein called keratin (the same protein that your hair and fingernails are made of). 2  A new segment is added each time a rattlesnake sheds, but they can shed at different rates.