The eastern box turtle is an omnivorous turtle, feeding on a variety of animal bait including small fish and shrimp, as well as plant bait such as cactus, aloe vera, and various fruits. After understanding what the eastern box turtle eats, let's introduce its living habits.

Eastern box turtles generally live by rivers or ponds in the wild Occasionally wading through very shallow streams in nearby forests and bushes. Eastern box turtles are generally diurnal and nocturnal, and are more active in the early morning and after rain. During winter, eastern box turtles go into hibernation.