The Florida donut turtle lives 35-40 years.

The main diet of the Florida donut turtle is shelled shrimp and vegetables. The feeding time is mostly in the morning, which allows the Florida donut turtle to have a longer time to digest and is more active in the morning. , the appetite is also good. The amount of hatchlings is 3 or 4 strips of turtle food.

The owner usually needs to change the water and clean the tank frequently , If there is a water filter, then it is enough to clean it thoroughly once every ten days or so. The hatchlings of the Florida donut turtle are very afraid of catching a cold, and the owner must pay attention to the changes in water temperature.