Because the North American snapping turtle has a low IQ, getting to know the owner is a very long process. During the period, the owner needs to feed it by himself, and it must be persistent for a long time. It should be noted that the North American snapping turtle likes to eat small fish, shrimp, mealworms and any other food. Water, turtle feed, etc., and some fruits and plants can also be fed. It is not a picky eater, as long as the feeding amount is sufficient.

In addition to feeding, it should be noted that snapping turtles like to be active at night , feeding, so it is better to feed at night.