The golden-headed box turtle has a high ornamental value, and the breeding difficulty is moderate, which is more suitable for novice breeding. It has strong survivability and high adaptability, so the requirements for the environment are not strict. However, it also has certain requirements for the water and land layout and temperature of the environment. When breeding, it is also necessary to keep the water quality clean. It does not have high requirements for food, whether it is live bait or artificial feed, it can meet its requirements. Its character is also relatively gentle and calm, and it will be closer to humans when it is matured.

The living environment of the golden-headed box turtle must be arranged on both land and water Well, the water level should change with the size of the golden-headed box turtle. And in terms of temperature, it should be properly controlled, and it should be controlled between 20 and 30 °C. The water in the environment should be changed frequently, once or twice a week, and about one-third or one-fourth of the water should be changed each time. Always pay attention to the health of the golden-headed box turtle. Once diseases such as rotten skin appear, they should be treated in time according to the situation.