The yellow-bellied sliding turtle likes to eat aquatic insects, crustaceans, mollusks, and small fish. It will also eat some plant foods when it becomes an adult. Artificial feeding must ensure sufficient food, such as no fresh food sources. , dried fish, dried shrimp, and qualified turtle food are enough to meet daily needs.

In addition, the yellow-bellied sliding turtle loves It also prefers deep water for basking on its back. It can provide a suitable breeding environment when raising it, which will help its growth.