Chinese turtles can grow to 15-20 cm. How big they can grow depends on the way they are raised and their sex. If the breeding space is sufficient and the environment is comfortable, they can reach the average body length. Besides the way they are raised, sex is also a factor that affects their size. If male and female turtles grow in the same environment, the female turtle will be larger than the male turtle. Generally speaking, the body length of female turtles in adulthood is about 20 cm, and that of male turtles is about 15 cm.

If breeders want to make Chinese turtles grow bigger, they should be fed more animal feed to ensure that they have adequate nutrition during their growth and development. It is also necessary to prepare a larger container for them to ensure that they have sufficient living space. We should also give them more sunshine, enhance their resistance and immunity, and reduce their illness.

The life span of wild Chinese turtles can reach about 50 years, which is not only long in life, but also tenacious in vitality. Because wild Chinese turtles can adapt to poor environment and have strong physique, their life span will be longer.

The life span of captive Chinese turtles is generally between 35 and 50 years. Because the environment of captive breeding can not completely simulate the natural state, and the breeding space is not as sufficient as that of the wild, their life span will be shorter.

If breeders want to make Chinese turtles live longer, it is best to let them hibernate normally. Because normal hibernating Chinese turtles not only have strong physique, but also have a longer life span.