Life expectancy???

[Fe-2470]

I just wanted to know how to get my tort to live as long as possible. She is a 4 year old hermman tortoise. Any suggestions please reply.

 

[JoesMum]

Only one suggestion: Look after it properly

Follow the TFO guides to make sure your tort has the space, diet, heat and light it needs to be healthy and let nature do the rest

Your tortoise should live for at least 50 years with the correct care and may well live for a hundred years or more

 

[Fe-2470]

Thanks. What is the tfo guide

 

[wellington]

Thanks. What is the tfo guide

The caresheet under the species specific section and most any other info given to you from long standing tfo members.

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

Thanks. What is the tfo guide

The, "tfo guide" is shorthand for TortoiseForum.org guide. The tfo is where we are.

 

[JoesMum]

TFO = TortoiseForum.Org = this website

Guides:

Hermann's Care
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/sticky-hermanns-tortoise-care-sheet-updated.101410/

Beginner Mistakes
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/

 

[SnapperAndShelldon]

They can live 50+ years, actually! That is, if your turtle is properly cared for. This lil' guys live for a while!