Razor turtles will not drown without a balcony, because they are highly aquatic turtles, and their activities, foraging, rest and eating are all carried out in water, and their swimming ability and water quality are relatively good, so they can live normally in deep water. Even if the water level is high, they will not drown as long as the height does not exceed 1 meter.

But the razor turtles in their infancy are not very good at water, because they are born soon and have poor swimming ability and physical strength. If the water level is too deep and there is no gentle slope and balcony, they are likely to drown. Therefore, in the infancy of razor turtles, it is best for breeders to adjust the height of water level to be consistent with the carapace, and the height of water level can also be raised as they increase in size.

Razor turtles cannot be raised dry. They are aquatic turtles and need to live in deep water. If they are raised on land, although they will not die immediately, they will not last too long. In a humid environment, they can last up to 20 days. Moreover, their feeding needs to be carried out in water. If they are placed on land, it is difficult for them to swallow food and they are likely to starve to death.