Musk turtles are deep water turtles, mainly because they can live in deep water. There are many places where they can live. They are found in the wild and in fish tanks. In the wild, they can generally live in places with deep water. After long-term survival in the wild, their body resistance is relatively strong.

However, in family breeding, attention should be paid not to the high water level, especially for young musk turtles. If they are raised in a place with high water level, they will swim everywhere and be restless. The water level at which they are raised is generally controlled at about four times their body height, and the water level can be gradually increased with the increase of their age.

Musk turtles can't live in deep water for a long time. They are reptiles that breathe through their lungs. Animals that breathe through their lungs can't live in water for a long time. If they live for a long time, they will suffocate. When raising them, it is necessary to add a platform in the water, so that they can often climb to the water to bask in the sun. Regular sun exposure can promote the absorption of calcium in their bodies and help their growth and development.