The Brazilian tortoise, belonging to the genus Painted Turtle of the Ze Turtle family, is a typical aquatic turtle species. Its unique value makes it one of the favorite pets of humans, and this value mainly comes from its three aspects: medicinal, ornamental and edible. But it seems that only the ornamentation is barely maintained. Due to their low cost, tenacity and ease of raising, Brazilian tortoises are widely farmed and sold around the world.
The Brazilian tortoise we see today is native to the central region of the United States to northern Mexico, which makes it an alien species. However, due to its strong survivability, it is extremely widely distributed around the world. Many people believe that turtles live long, and some can even surpass the lifespan of humans, so turtles are often regarded as a symbol of longevity. So, what is the lifespan of a Brazilian tortoise?
The lifespan of Brazilian turtles is closely related to their living environment and breeding conditions.
Under natural growing conditions, the Brazilian turtle has a lifespan of about 20-30 years, and there is no rumored miracle lifespan that can surpass the lifespan of humans. However, if it is bred in captivity and provided with superior breeding conditions, the lifespan of Brazilian turtles may be extended by about 10 years. In captivity, the risk of disease, injury or food is greatly reduced, thus improving the survival rate of Brazilian turtles.
Calculate the age of the Brazilian tortoise.
To know the age of the Brazilian tortoise, it can be extrapolated by looking at the concentric rings on the back of its tortoise shell. Each ring represents an increase in the life span of the Brazilian tortoise in one year. Therefore, to calculate its age, it is only necessary to count the number of concentric rings on the tortoise shell. If the turtle is too old, more than ten years old, the texture of the dorsal carapace will also be blurred, so it will be difficult for us to count. It can only be inferred by the number of years of rearing.
How to Extend the Lifespan of a Brazilian Turtle.
In order to make your own Brazilian turtle live longer, in addition to providing a comfortable and stable living environment and nutritious food, you also need to have a deep understanding of its habits. Only by understanding and satisfying their living needs and rationally raising them in captivity can we prolong their lives more effectively. Some turtle friends say that their Brazilian turtle has been with them for almost 40 years and is still healthy, which shows that the longevity is still very flexible. For many turtle lovers, it is undoubtedly a great joy to watch their Brazilian turtle live a healthy life and stay with them for a long time.