Yellow-headed side-necked turtles need to be reared for a long time to know their owners, because their IQ is not very high compared with other turtles, so it is difficult to know their owners quickly. Although they react when they see their master approaching or passing by after a period of breeding, it does not mean that they already know their master, and it is a normal conditioned reflex. If someone else feeds them, it will be the same reaction.

Of course, there are also some yellow-headed side-necked turtles with high IQ, who will know their owners after a long time, but most yellow-headed side-necked turtles need a long time to know their owners, and some can't know their owners correctly even if they are raised for a long time.

As mentioned above, the IQ of yellow-headed side-necked turtles is not high, and it takes a long time for them to know their owners. If breeders want them to know their owners, it is best to interact with them more. When feeding at ordinary times, it is best to feed them in person, and then wait for them to finish eating before leaving. If you have time, you can also interact with them with food, so that they can quickly get familiar with their owners. Generally speaking, it takes a long time for yellow-headed side-necked turtles to know their owners, and some smart ones may know them in one year. Some people with low IQ need more than one year or even several years. Therefore, if they want to know their owners, they need patience.