Cat vs snake: size comparison
This one’s a tough one to photograph: some sizes in the photo are off by quite a bit. The numbers on this page are exact.
Size and the space each takes up
- Domestic cat
- about 18.1 in (46 cm) long and 9.84 in (25 cm) tall · 9.92 lb (4.5 kg)
- Corn snake
- about 35.4 in (90 cm) long and 1.97 in (5 cm) tall · 1.1 lb (500 g)
Quick answer
A snake is about 1.96 times the size of a cat. A cat: about 18.1 in (46 cm) long and 9.84 in (25 cm) tall, 9.92 lb (4.5 kg). A snake: about 35.4 in (90 cm) long and 1.97 in (5 cm) tall, 1.1 lb (500 g).
A cat is about 18.1 in (46 cm) long and 9.84 in (25 cm) tall, while a snake is about 35.4 in (90 cm) long and 1.97 in (5 cm) tall. Comparing their physical dimensions, a snake is about 1.96 times the size of a cat.
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
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Questions people ask
- How much does a cat weigh compared to a snake?
- A cat weighs 9.92 lb (4.5 kg), while a snake weighs 1.1 lb (500 g).
- Which animal is taller?
- The cat is 9.84 in (25 cm) tall, which is taller than the snake at 1.97 in (5 cm) tall.
- Which animal is longer?
- The snake is longer at about 35.4 in (90 cm) compared to the cat at about 18.1 in (46 cm) long.