Im getting a turtle this weekend and i wanna know how long its going to live. Cuz my brother had a 25 cent fish and it died in like 2 hours. And i dont want me turtle to die in 2 hours. So please answer my question on how long do regular green turtles live. THANX
2006-10-10 05:00:10 · 5 answers · asked by sweetie girl 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
You are probably talking about a Red-ear slider.
With proper care, it will live for about 20-40 years.
Sadly, the way most people take care of them, they will die in a few months. Most people try to use a tank that is too small and cold, the wrong cheap food, etc.
If you want to learn more about keeping a turtle as a pet, try http://www.redearslider.com or http://www.austinsturtlepage.com
By the way- really cheap fish are often not kept very well at the pet shop and often just plain don't live very long at home.
2006-10-10 05:23:16 · answer #1 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Madkins. Having an amphibian in captivity is a lot of hard work. If taken care of properly it can live for a long time.
Good Luck and Take Care
2006-10-10 14:45:32 · answer #2 · answered by escapingmars 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As opposed to pink and purple polka-dotted turtles? You should be more specific about the type, not just the color.
2006-10-10 12:03:46 · answer #3 · answered by Cassandras_Curse 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well ley me tell you turtles tend to live a long lifespan
2006-10-11 14:02:44 · answer #4 · answered by ~*dis girl*~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
until they die
2006-10-11 02:47:22 · answer #5 · answered by John B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋