The long-bodied snake-necked turtle generally has a lifespan of about 30 years. But under normal circumstances, if there is no external influence, the lifespan of the snake-necked turtle may reach 50 years.

The snake-necked turtle is a vegetarian turtle, mainly The food is a variety of plants and fruits. The hatchlings are especially fond of watermelon, strawberries and tomatoes. The long-bodied snake-necked turtle lives in shallow water and occasionally climbs to land. During the dry season, long-bodied snake-necked turtles hid in the mud of ponds and hibernate.