Other Turtle Discussion :: How long have you had your turtle?

[alehasfriends]

I've read somewhere that an RES can live up to 70 years and I've been joking to myself that Prometheus will live longer than me. I was wondering, though, how long you're had your respected RES?

[ellman605]

1.5 years they are doing good , i wish i could say the same for my snail in there, he hasnt moved for about half an hour now, i hope hes sleeping or scared, hope my turtles didnt kill him, but, i guess the rules goes, "whatever you put in your tank has the potential to be lunch".

[jenaero]

I've only had mine a bit over a year. About a year ago, on the old turtle talk forum, there was talk of a woman who got her res as a kid in 1957 and still has him now. I think that's the extreme tho. I've never heard of a 70yo aquatic turtle. I know my boxie could live to 100 and torts have long lifespans too. I think more typical for a res is 20-30 years with good care.

[cobbcustomz]

I got my turtles in the middle of October so its only been like 2 months

[marisa]

I've had my RES for a little over 3 years now. I know of two other keepers with aquatics (cooters) that are 40+ years old. With proper care, diet and no overfeeding, I think a RES can live as long as well.

[reptilegrrl]

I've had my RES for five years. He was a wee little hatchling when I got him, cute but ornery, now he's a grown boy and oh so sweet. Not an ornery plate in his carapace. He has never been ill.

[daredevilgirl013]

I've had Michelangleo for about four months now. Today would be his fourth month here! And he's doing great. He's still as much as an odd ball turtle as the day I got him!