Lactose-Free and Nondairy Options. Dairy products are high in calcium, protein, and other nutrients. You may still be able to get these nutrients from dairy if you're lactose intolerant. 1  On average, most lactose-intolerant people can tolerate about 1 cup (8 ounces) of milk, says David Goldstein, MD, a gastroenterologist in Emerson, N.J.
The large tortoises from the Galapagus Islands can live more than 200 years. Some American box turtle have been documented at over 100 years old. Some sea turtles probably live 75 years or more.
Meanwhile, terrestrial box turtles, which are illegal to breed or keep as pets in more than 20 states, have a potential lifespan of up to 100 years, and an average longevity of 40 to 50 years in captivity. Several decades ago, however, that long lifespan expectation for pet turtles wasnât necessarily the case. In Mitchellâs estimation, many turtles back then likely lived just 4 to 6 years in captivity due to improper care. Now, as our understanding of how to properly care for turtles has grown, we are seeing those decades-long lifespans that make pet turtles such a commitment.