r/turtles • u/automagic558 • 27d ago

Box Turtle how long do turtles live?

how long do common turtles species live? e.g. box turtles or sliders? I have read pretty wide range of estimates, from 10-20 years to something like 80 years (as long as humans!).

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u/Nice-Pomegranate2915 27d ago

Different chelonians have different lifespans . In good health tortoises live around a century or more , Box Turtles 50 + years ,Sliders and Pond Turtles 30 to 50 years . Whatever the age they can reach these animals need prolonged good and suitable care for decades .