Conflicting information.
https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com...1-oldest-snake
Jun 23, 2021 — A 37-year-old anaconda named name has been officially declared the oldest living snake in captivity by Guinness World Records.
https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/70261-oldest-snake
Jun 6, 2016 — The oldest snake in captivity ever was Ben (USA, b. 31 May 1974), aged 42 years 6 days when he passed away on 6 June 2016.
Yet here is the article you see....
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-54121551
Sep 11, 2020 — At an estimated 62 years old, the ball python is believed to be the oldest living snake.
So there are conflicting information as to what truth is.