1. Different turtles have different survival ages, but generally speaking, turtles can live for decades, and the oldest ones may reach one or two hundred years. Generally speaking, the lifespan of land turtles is higher than that of water turtles. Domestic turtles generally cannot live that long. Due to their living environment, the lifespan is generally low, usually around 15 to 20 years.
2. The longest-lived tortoise is 176 years old. It is a giant Galapagos tortoise named Harriet, so the lifespan of a tortoise is related to its living environment. . This is also related to the body structure and physiological functions of the turtle. The physiological metabolism of the turtle is relatively low compared to other animals. The heart capacity of the turtle is stronger than that of other animals, and it has a carapace for protection. Therefore, the life span of the turtle is under normal circumstances. It can live longer. Although there is folklore that turtles can live up to 10,000 years, this statement has not yet been confirmed. Therefore, although turtles can indeed grow very slowly, they will not continue to exist after growing to 10,000 years. If you want your turtle to live longer, you need careful care and regular physical examinations.
3. Turtles are temperature-changing animals, and their lives are greatly affected by the ambient temperature. From November to March of the following year, when the temperature is below 10°C, the turtle lies quietly in the mud at the bottom of the pond or in the loose soil covered with straw, without eating or moving, hibernating. At this time, its fresh Metabolism is often slow and weak.
4. It is not until early April, when the temperature rises above 15℃, that the turtles begin to resume their activities and eat a lot of food. Therefore, there is no need to feed food or change water during the hibernation period. The main tasks during this period are to keep warm, such as covering straw around the pool and in the open space between the pool and the wall; the second is to prevent the tortoise from being invaded by its natural enemies.