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How long do RES live in captivy?

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Posted by: Lgbrooksi at Tue Jan 27 10:49:05 2009  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Lgbrooksi ]  
   

Just wondering since I just found out that a friend of mine has one that he got back in 1980 -- is this an unusually old turtle or are they more like box turtles and tortoises in regard to their potential for an exceptionally long captive life?

Thanks...

Tim
Sarasota, Florida

   

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