Can you tell the age of a snake by the size of its skin markings?

No, it is not possible to accurately determine the age of a snake by the size of its skin markings. Snake skin markings can change in size, shape, and color throughout the snake's lifetime due to various factors such as growth, environmental conditions, and shedding patterns.

While some snake species may exhibit certain characteristics in their skin patterns that could give a rough estimate of their age, such as the number of rings on a rattlesnake's rattle or the number of segments on a garter snake's skin, these are not reliable indicators and should not be used to determine age.

It is generally difficult to determine the age of a snake, especially in the wild where there is no way to track an individual's growth or aging process. Some snake species may have a longer lifespan than others, with some living up to several decades in captivity, making age determination even more challenging.