The flatback musk turtle generally lives 30-40 years.

After talking about the lifespan of the flat-backed musk turtle, I would like to talk to you Let's talk about other things about the flat-backed musk turtle. The flat-backed musk turtle is very shy, and the flat-backed musk turtle rarely basks in the sun. The early morning and night are the most active times of the flat-backed musk turtle. Musk turtles are more active when young, and males also tend to be more lively and cheerful than females. The flat carapace of the flat-backed musk turtle is their most distinctive feature, and the yellow-brown carapace is also distributed with black spots or dark-brown fine lines.