What tpye of pet turtles live the shortest?

kitty45litter asked:

I just don’t want one that lives for like75 years because….

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Justmyopinon - July 22nd, 2010 at 6:02 pm
Just curious as to why you might want a pet that will die the quickest?
babeegurl494 - July 24th, 2010 at 8:39 am
The shortest I know of is the red eared slider, which can live for about 40 years. These are the most popular pet turtles. I wouldn’t recommend a turtle if you don’t want to commit for a long time. Try looking for another kind of pet, like a frog.
Lexi P - July 27th, 2010 at 5:15 am
“Scientists believe that many cold-blooded animals, especially turtles and tortoises, can live almost forever (well, one hundred years, at least) as they show no signs of aging as they get older. They die from being successfully attacked by one of their few natural predators, from the poisoning or destruction of their natural habitat and improper captive care.”

And just so you know, frogs can live 20 years plus. Go for a hamster or rat. They live 4-6 years. Nice, short lived pets.
Julia F - July 28th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
The kind of pet turtle with the shortest lifespan, is one that is mistreated and not cared for right. Given the proper care, a pet turtle can outlive it’s owner.
Madkins007 - July 30th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Most of the ‘pond turtles’ like Red-ear sliders and Painted turtles only live about 20-30 years in the wild, and 5-30 years in captivity depending on care provided.

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