How Long Can The Kura-Kura Live And What Types? For The Pet Category, This Is The Explanation

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YOGYAKARTA - Kura Orangkura is famous for its long life. These reptile animals, can live for decades, some even for more than 100 years. But of course it depends on the type. On average, pet turtles can live 20-30 years for aquatic turtles. But it also depends on how to care for them and a number of other factors. For red-eared sliders, they can be over 25 years old when they live in ideal conditions. Meanwhile, pained turtle can live up to 50 years in natural habitats. Turtle Map, over 15 years of age and wood turbulent, on average, lives 40 years. As a result, there is a type of turtle that can live more than 50 years, namely box turbulent. While the type of thickback is absorbed and yellow-bellied slider can live up to 40 years in captivity.

If the land turtle or torque, especially the big type like Greek or Leopard Tortoise, can live 100 years or more. There is even a record of the giant torstoise Gal Maripagos which reaches 175 years, or the Aldabra (Adwaita) is said to have reached even 255 years. But this data is sometimes difficult to verify, yes.

The age of the turtle is not only a genetic matter, but also a matter of how to care for it. In addition, here are the factors that influence the lifespan of the turtles.

Large tanks, water filtration, and stable temperatures are mandatory for water turtles. For land turtles or tortoises, cages must be safe, enough space, temperature and humidity.

Turtle foods must match their types. There are turtles that omnivore, they love mixed foods, between vegetables and insects. For herbivore turtles, they only like vegetables.

UVB lighting and supplements are very important for calcium metabolism. calcium metabolism prevents shell disease or metabolic bone disease.

Early detection of infections, parasites, and bone problems can increase the chances of living much longer. Actually, not only for pets, turtles, cats and dogs also need to routinely check with veterinarians. Because with early detection of problems and diseases experienced, the chances of a long life are greater.

Maintenance the turtle about long-term commitments. With the right care, you can share decades or even a century with these dear friends. Ready to plan to have pet turtles? Know how to care for them properly.