Two Extremely Rare Rescued Albino Turtles, Libing In A Sanctuary In Sri Lanka (Photos)

How long do albino turtles live? Albino Red Eared Slider Turtles can live as long as 40 years. Most typically live between 20 to 30 years. Are albino turtles rare? Researchers estimate one in every 100,000 turtle hatchlings is albino. The lack of colour is caused by a melanin deficiency. What do albino turtles eat? Albino red-eared sliders are Omnivorous which means they can eat anything from plants, algae, and animals like small fish and mollusks. They are also referred to as opportunistic eaters. This means they will eat whatever they manage to get their hands on.