Buyer question
How long does a Box turtle tortoise live?
Our Animal Library gives the Box turtle tortoise a lifespan of 30–50+ years.
Source: the Box turtle tortoise page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Box turtle tortoise in the Animal Library
The detail
Box turtles are small land turtles from the United States and Mexico with hinged shells that close completely. They are not true tortoises: they need humidity, shallow water and a varied omnivorous diet.
- Origin
- United States and Mexico
- Best fit
- Experienced keepers, legal areas
What to weigh
Box turtles are protected in many US states, and wild collection is often illegal. They live for decades and need humidity and space.