The lifespan of the Mississippi diamond turtle is generally about 25-40 years. The life span of the Mississippi diamond turtle is generally affected by the surrounding environmental factors. Under conditions that are too harsh for Mississippi diamondbacks to grow, their lifespans are shortened, which is one reason why the number of Mississippi diamondbacks in the wild continues to decline. The same is true for Mississippi diamondback turtles in captivity. In order for Mississippiensis diamondback turtles to live longer, they need to be carefully cared for and provided with a suitable environment.

The Mississippi diamond turtle is generally easier to accept in captivity. The Mississippi diamond turtle does not have high requirements for food, and the food of general water turtles is also suitable for it, such as some freeze-dried shrimp, and some mollusks and shellfish can also be fed, all of which are from the Mississippi diamond turtle. Favorite. In the wild, the diet of the Mississippi diamondback includes clams, shrimp, crabs, snails, and small fish, and occasionally plants, but is mainly carnivorous.