Oaxaca mud turtles in the wild will hunt and eat any animals smaller than themselves in the water, such as fish, shrimp, etc., and even other turtles, and will also eat in the middle Some aquatic plants or fallen fruit. Although uncommon, hunting of the same species has been observed. The artificial breeding of Oaxaca mud turtles can be fed with fresh animal bait, such as trash fish, shrimp, snails, earthworms, meat and so on.

Oaxaca mud turtles are not particularly strict about their food choices, and generally prefer to eat some meaty food. In addition Oaxaca mud turtles are most prone to post-hibernation anorexia, dehydration, unable to open their eyes, limb weakness, and oral inflammation after hibernation. , respiratory problems, skin diseases, weakness due to lack of vitamins, colds, etc. According to various studies, Oaxaca mud turtleafter hibernation, Increase the temperature and humidity slowly, and then let the small Oaxaca mud turtle First eat fresh fruits and vegetables with more water and sugar, such as tomatoes, bananas, raisins, etc., and then feed them with smaller insects or fish, and even feed them with fresh liver. Normally, you should return to eating normally after 1 to 2 weeks.