The Chinese tortoise is an omnivorous tortoise, so there are more foods to choose from. Its appetite is relatively large, during the feeding period need to control the amount of food, can not be fed too much at a time. It must be fed regularly, otherwise it will easily lead to indigestion.
Under the condition of artificial feeding, some fish, shrimp, pork, animal viscera and insects can be fed. Occasionally, it needs to be fed with a small amount of fresh vegetables and fruits, which is more conducive to its digestion and absorption, and can also make it grow faster. In the spring and autumn season, some antibiotics can also be added to food to enhance its physique.
The Chinese tortoise is omnivorous and carnivorous, but it can eat vegetables. Its favorite vegetable is lettuce leaves, which can be fed to them with fish and shrimp. The green vegetable leaves do not need to be fed too much, and a small amount can be added. When feeding adult turtles, besides some green leafy vegetables such as dandelion, cabbage, cabbage and sweet potato leaves, some aquatic plants, such as duckweed, can also be fed. It should be noted that in order to facilitate its digestion and absorption and prevent it from getting sick, the vegetables fed each time must be fresh.