Red-eared slider lifespan and age in human years
Average lifespan about 25 years
Red-eared slider live about 25 years on average. Below is a chart converting Red-eared slider age into human years, plus a calculator.
How old in human years?
Age
Red-eared slider age chart in human years
Shaded rows are equivalent to human age 60+.
| Red-eared slider | Human age | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 5 yr | 21 | Adult |
| 10 yr | 37 | Adult |
| 15 yr | 53 | Middle age |
| 20 yr | 68 | Senior |
| 25 yr | 84 | Elderly |
| 30 yr | 100 | Elderly |
| 35 yr | 115 | Elderly |
Red-eared slider profile
| Classification | Reptilia > Testudines > Emydidae |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Trachemys scripta |
| Adult weight | about 2.4e+02 g |
| Age of maturity | 4 years |
| Incubation | about 75 days |
| Litter / clutch size | 13 |
| Longest recorded | 41.3 years (captivity) |
Sources
How we convert ages: method.
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