General Care Discussion :: Whats the average lifespan of a RES?

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Post Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 9:47 pm   Whats the average lifespan of a RES?

I always hear many different ranges, from 15-25 or 30-50 or even more.
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Post Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 12:53 am   

In the wild life span average is 20 years.In captivity 30-40 years.
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Post Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 11:24 am   

I've even heard that one lived to be 80! My guess would be from 30-60.
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