Brazilian tortoises can live on land for about 1-3 days, but how long they can live is affected by the environment. If they move in the shade, they can last for about 1 day. Because the shade can reduce the evaporation of water, the water in their bodies evaporates more slowly. If they are kept in a dark and damp place and hydrated regularly, they can last for 2-3 days. But if they are in a place where the sun is strong, the time they can persist will be shorter, and they will die in 4-5 hours at most.

The Brazilian tortoise is an aquatic tortoise, and it is best to raise it in water. Because the wild tortoises live in the water, although they occasionally climb to the shore to bask in the sun, they still spend most of their time in the water. Therefore, it is best to build an amphibious environment for them when breeding artificially, so that they can move and live better. Although they are suitable for water culture, it is best to choose dry culture when they are sick or injured, because dry culture is beneficial for them to absorb drug effects.

Although they are aquatic turtles, they can't live in deep water, and breeders need to decide the water level according to their size. In infancy, the water level of Brazilian tortoise can be controlled below the carapace, and in adulthood, the water level can be controlled at 1-2 times the carapace height.