How Long do Turtles Live?

Answer

The lifespan of a turtle can vary significantly depending on the turtle in question. For example, large turtles from the Galapagos Islands can actually live for more than 200 years, while your average pet turtle can live up to 40 years with the proper care.

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The length of time turtles live is dependent upon their species and environment. The common pet turtles, a painted or slider, purchased from pet stores can live up to 40 years with the proper care of course. Sea turtles, which get very large, have been known to live for over 75 years. The oldest living turtles are the tortoises that live on the Galapagus Islands and can live for over 200 years.

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Where do Turtles Live?

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Where do Snapping Turtles Live?

Snapping turtles like to live around water, and can be found in most areas of the United States. Snapping turtles are sometimes kept as pets, and live in a tank.

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Where do Loggerhead Turtles Live?

Loggerhead turtles live in most of the oceans, except where it is very cold. Loggerheads prefer coastal habitats, but they will also be found at inland bodies of water.

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