The watermelon turtle hibernates. The watermelon turtle belongs to the turtle species in Southeast Asia. It likes warmth and fears cold. The suitable temperature is above 23°C, and the temperature is below 15°C for hibernation (the risk of hibernation is greater than that of other turtles).

Natural watermelon turtles are omnivorous, eating small fish, snails, shrimp, seaweed, and plant stems Ye et al. Under artificial feeding conditions, small fish and lean pork are eaten, but plant-based feeds are almost eaten less quickly. Generally, most plants are eaten, such as apples, watermelons, and durians. These foods are mainly sweet, and vegetables are pumpkin, Tomatoes are the main food but purple cabbage is also rarely eaten. The water flow in the feeding environment of the watermelon turtle should be as small as possible. This turtle often refuses to eat due to sudden shock.