2007-08-22 16:52:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Up to 20 years with good care, or about 10 or 15 in the wild on average. The typical keeper, however, is lucky to get 5 years out of one since they rarely invest what is needed for a healthy life.
Turtles like these need to eat in the water, and only feel safe in the water. They can survive on land- other than the eating part... and mating, hunting, security, hydration, etc.
Practically, turtles should be forced to stay out of the water for less than about 2-4 hours at a time. They MAY choose to be out of the water for longer, but we should not force it on them.
Try http://www.austinsturtlepage.com for more info.
2007-08-22 17:16:32 · answer #1 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Red eared slider turtles can live way longer than 15 years, some turtles will grow to be 50-70 years old. Most pet turtles die within the first year of captivity because people do not take care of them properly so only expect a long life with high maintenance and proper care.
2007-08-23 19:47:10 · answer #2 · answered by o_cold_blooded_o 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sliders can live up to 15 years or more! and don't worry, they can stay out or in the water as long as they want and nothing will happen.
2007-08-23 07:41:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋