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Which pet reptile on Merck's lifespan table can live 50 years or more?

The leopard tortoise.

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  1. Green anole
  2. Leopard tortoise ✔
  3. Bearded dragon

Why: Merck lists leopard tortoises at 50+ years, longer than any other pet on its table. That can make one a family commitment across generations, so plan for its future care.

Huh, didn't know that: On the same table the green anole lives just 4 to 8 years, so reptile lifespans range from a few years to a lifetime.

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Answer: Leopard tortoise. Merck lists leopard tortoises at 50+ years, longer than any other pet on its table. That can make one a family commitment across generations, so plan for its future care.

  1. Average Life Span of Reptiles in Captivity (Merck Veterinary Manual) www.merckvetmanual.com/multimedia/table/average-life-span-of-reptiles-in-captivity
    Leopard tortoise 50+ years
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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