The life span of flame turtle is different in different living environments, and the longest life span of artificially bred flame turtle can reach 50 years. Although there is plenty of food for captive flame turtles, the breeding environment can not completely simulate the origin, and the space for captive breeding is not as sufficient as that in the wild, so their life span will also be affected.

If they are wild flame turtles, their life span can reach up to 100 years. However, it is rare for flame turtles to live to 100 years. Generally, the life span of wild flame turtles is mostly between 70 and 80 years. If breeders want to make flame turtles live longer, they should pay attention to prevent diseases when raising them, because diseases will affect their life span, and if they get sick frequently, they may die directly.

The maximum length of flame turtles can be 45 cm, and their body length is between 35 and 45 cm under normal breeding. How big it can grow depends on the feeding situation. If the breeding environment is better and the food is sufficient, their body size will develop larger. If they are kept in a poor environment and often get sick, their body size will develop smaller and some will stop developing.