The Karoo Cape tortoise inhabits grasslands and plains all year round. Affected by this factor, the food of the Karoo Cape tortoise mainly includes grasses and small grasses. Of course, these single foods are far from enough. In order to ensure the balance of the food of the Karoo Cape tortoise, some fruits, green leaves and small fish, shrimp, larvae and earthworms are also fed to the Karoo Cape tortoise. Etc. food, in short, the food for the Karoo Cape tortoise should be nutritious and balanced.

In addition, the focus of keeping Karoo Cape tortoises is It should be placed on the moisture content, otherwise it is easy to kill. There are generally two ways to ensure adequate hydration, one is by drinking water, and the other is to bathe the Karoo Cape tortoise regularly. During their baths, the Karoo Cape tortoises also drink water, allowing their skin to absorb the water along with them. Under normal circumstances, it is enough to wash the Karoo Cape tortoise twice a week, and the Karoo Cape tortoise in captivity can be washed once a week, otherwise it is easy to cause dehydration.