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[tortoise tree]

Hi, I joined the forum yesterday.

I have an eastern Hermann's tortoise called Edward. I've had him for 40 years. He was fully grown when I got him so I think he is about 90 years old. Does anybody have any ideas how long they live,as I am very attached to him. Any advise would be welcome.

Theresa

 

[Rue]

The oldest on record was around 120!

Congrats!

 

[wellington]

Hello and Welcome

 

[tortoise tree]

Thanks for that. Means he has a god few more years in him.

He is currently out I the garden,enjoying the sunshine.

 

[SarahChelonoidis]

You could also be significantly off in your estimate of his age now - depending on the conditions while he was growing, he could have been as young as 10 when you got him. We haven't been keeping most species in captivity long enough to have a good sense of lifespan - just assume you have many decades ahead of you.

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi, Theresa, and welcome to the Forum!

 

[bouaboua]

Hello...And Welcome to the forum.

 

[RosemaryDW]

Welcome! Always great to hear about a tortoise that's living a long life, even if it's "only" fifty years!

 

[tortoise tree]

Here is a picture of Edward aged 50 to 90 years munching clover.

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hello Theresa

 

[Carol S]

Welcome to the Forum.

 

[Speedy-1]

Hi and welcome Theresa and Edward !

 

[CathyNed]

Welcome!!

 

[Gillian M]

Welcome to the forum!

What a good looking tort you have. Take good care of him.