Rough-necked turtles can be raised in deep water. Because the rough-necked turtle is more dependent on water, if it is kept on land for a long time, the eyes will sag, sometimes the eyelids will stick together, and the carapace will stick up. However, when feeding, it should be transitioned in shallow water for a period of time, and then gradually deepened.

After knowing whether the thick-necked turtle can be raised in deep water, let's introduce its living habits.

Rough-necked turtles spend most of their time hiding in the mud at the bottom of the water. It feeds mainly on small fish, shrimp and aquatic animals, and it is also a scavenger. Thick-necked turtles generally feed in the water, but they also come ashore to graze at night.