Different snapping turtles have different water levels suitable for living. Normally, young snapping turtles need a shallower water level because they are small in size and have poor physical strength and swimming ability. If raised in deep water, choking or drowning may occur, so the water level of young crocodile turtles can be controlled at twice the height of carapace or just below carapace.

The water level of young crocodile turtles in adulthood can be deeper, because they are water turtles and live in deep water when they are in the wild, so it is also possible to raise them at a deeper water level when they are farmed artificially. After maturity, the water level of small crocodile turtles can be controlled at 2-3 times of the height of carapace.

If the breeder wants to raise at a deeper water level, he can build a gentle slope or stepping stone in the container. This allows them to choose their own water level, and it also ensures that they can quickly climb to the water to breathe.

The water temperature where small crocodile turtles can survive is between 20-33 ℃, because their adaptability is shallow, so their requirements for water temperature are not very high. If breeders want them to grow and develop better, it is best to keep the water temperature between 28-30 ℃, so that their metabolism, appetite and activity are the highest, and their growth speed will naturally accelerate.