South American snake-necked turtles like to eat live bait in captivity and can be fed mealworms, crickets, earthworms, and more. In addition, you can also feed lean meat, small fish and shrimp, or small suckling mice, etc. These are the foods that South American snake-necked turtles are more interested in.

When you are busy, you can feed South American snake-necked turtles some turtle feed or Special attention should be paid to dog food. Be sure to buy good quality feed, so as not to affect the health and growth of South American snake-necked turtles.