The side-necked turtle grow to about 30 cm. This turtle is called a side-necked turtle because it can't shrink its head and neck into its shell like other turtles, and its neck will bend to one side after the head is retracted. It generally lives in ponds with accumulated water. When it is dry, it will drill into the mud and sleep in summer. It usually feeds on animals and plants and can eat mosquito larvae, so it is also beneficial to human beings.

1. Feeding: Pay attention to feeding first when raising the side-necked turtle. Usually feed it once every two or three days, don't feed it too frequently, so as not to cause it to be obese. In terms of food, you can choose turtle food, fish and shrimp meat, etc., but you should match some vegetables to ensure comprehensive nutrition, and pay attention to calcium supplementation.

2. Change water: Because the side-necked turtle usually stays in the water, the quality of water is particularly critical. If the water is not good, it will suffer from diseases such as skin rot and armor rot. Usually, after feeding the turtle, it is necessary to change the water once, and all the water should be changed, so as to ensure the cleanliness of the water body.

3. Sun-drying: In order to ensure the health of the side-necked turtle, let it bask in the sun every day, which can promote the absorption of calcium and help its growth. You can't bask in your back for too long every day, just half an hour a day.