The three-stringed giant eagle-billed mud turtle can live to about 30-40 years. This is a general range, and the specific length of life is not certain. To in order to make the three-stringed giant hawk-billed mud turtle in captivity live longer, it needs to be carefully raised and the environment should not be too harsh.

Wild and captive three-stringed giant olecranon Turtle lifespans also vary. Also in suitable conditions, the wild three-stringed giant eagle-billed mud turtle generally has a longer lifespan. The variety of food for raising the Sanxian giant eagle-billed mud turtle must be rich. The suitable water temperature is between 25 and 30 degrees. The appropriate temperature will make the body color of the Sanxian giant eagle-billed mud turtle look good. The giant hawk-billed mud turtle is black in color, slow in movement, and eats less.