Pearl turtles belong to water turtles. If they are cultured artificially, they need to be put in water. Although they belong to water turtles, they can also move on land for a short time, so many people mistake them for tortoises. In fact, water turtles and tortoises are relatively easy to distinguish. Under normal circumstances, the carapace of water turtles is relatively flat, which is to facilitate their activities in the water. The tortoise's carapace is relatively high. In addition, the toes of water turtles are webbed, while pearl turtles have most characteristics of water turtles, and they like to live in deep water, so they belong to water turtles.

1. Quantity: Pearl turtles have the habit of living in groups. When breeding, it is best to raise two or more pearl turtles. This can increase their sense of security.

2. Water temperature: Pearl tortoise likes a higher water temperature, and usually needs to keep the water temperature above 25 ℃. If the water temperature is lower than 20 ℃, they will stop moving and eating.

3. Water quality: Pearl turtles like clean and refreshing water quality. If the water pollution is serious, they are prone to rot or skin rot.

4. Feeding: Pearl turtles can be fed some shrimp skins, minced fish meat, etc. in their infancy, and then matched with some plant feeds, such as common vegetables and fruits, so as to ensure their balanced nutrition. In adulthood, turtle food can be used as staple food and animal feed as complementary food.