Turtles can live for thousands of years, but only a very small number, almost none.
Turtle lifespan list
1. Giant snapping turtle (true snapping turtle): around 60-80 years. The longest recorded artificial life span is 60 years. It is said that because the giant snapping turtle is of the genus It is a slow-growing turtle species, so it can grow smoothly for more than a hundred years. It is credible, but it is only a theory at present and there are no practical examples.
2. Small snapping turtle (Pseudo-snapping turtle): about 45-50 years, the survival life in the wild can only reach about 15-30 years
3. MATAMATA (Marta): 15 —The survival of MATAMATA in the wild for about 25 years is extremely difficult, but domestication also requires strict care. Controlling the pH value of 5.5-6.5 will be one of your first tasks. It is one of the turtle species with stricter water quality requirements.
4. Long neck (snake neck): The theory of artificial breeding in about 30 years can be much higher, but there is no specific statistics. There is an interesting phenomenon. The life span of a long neck is inversely proportional to the length of the neck. If you have a long neck and a short neck, you will probably live a long life. www.ufo110.net
5. Red-eared turtle (Brazil): The longest artificial life span recorded in about 15 years is 35 years. It is a common popular turtle species. Due to the recognized tenacity of this turtle's vitality, Generally speaking, 20 or 30 years is not surprising.
8. Turtle (commonly known as turtle): It is probably the most famous species around 60 years ago, and it is one of the very few species that has deeply influenced Chinese culture. There are often rumors but no solid evidence. Don’t think that no one keeps turtles for viewing. In fact, some rare turtles are very beautiful and valuable. ;
9. Pig nose: The carapace of pig nose in the wild can reach 50cm in about 25 to 30 years. It can be seen that it is a large turtle. Domestic pig nose is due to the size limit of the turtle tank, extreme aggressiveness and strict water quality requirements. Turtle seedlings grow slowly and other characteristics. The history of raising pig-nosed turtles is actually very short. After all, it is a species that has just been conquered by humans for artificial breeding.
10 Burmese land: around 30-50 years, Australia has over 100 years old, the one that belongs to the best side neck: around 30-50 years, there was a record of 70 years
11 sea turtles: 80- This number around 120 years includes large sea turtles such as hawksbill turtles, and 152 years is the highest recorded value.
12 Saw edge: about 30 years to 40 years. This turtle stops growing when its carapace reaches 25cm, and stops growing after 25 years old;
13. Musk: about 15 years to 25 years However, the recorded history of human beings starting to study musk turtles is only 30 years ago, so nothing is conclusive yet.
16. Eaglebill (ratite): The key is to maintain water around 30-40 years. This turtle is very popular and easy to raise.
17. Star tortoise (radiated tortoise): 50-year-old stones are an obstacle for all tortoise players. Strict and prudent learning of tortoise knowledge (especially acid excretion! temperature control) is the key to longevity for Xiaoxing the right path.
18. Malayan snail: one of the turtles that is difficult to raise artificially in about 20-30 years
19. Asian giant: about 20-30 years
20. Money Turtle (Closed Shell Third Line): Around 30-50 years old, it is said that rumors can easily exceed 100 in a dormant state with a suitable environment, but rumors are just rumors, just treat them well, after all, they are valuable
21 . Anbu: upper limit of about 50 years
22. Western Painted Turtle (non-Brazilian): about 15-20 years old, similar to Brazil, gorgeous but relatively short-lived!
23. Diamond Pattern: About 15-20 years old
24. Sulcata: 30-40 years old, up to 54 years old in some cases, the record was set by the Giza Zoo in Egypt in 1986
25. Red legs Elephant tortoises: More than 40 years in captivity can lead to a longer lifespan, often rumored to be over 100 years old, even specifically 135 years old. This popular tortoise species often sets longevity records and can be used as family heirlooms if treated well.