In the wild, Burmese tortoises eat flowers, grass, wild fruits and fungi, and slugs (a type of mollusk). Under artificial feeding conditions, they like to eat fruits and vegetables and lean meat, such as vegetable leaves, apples, watermelons, grapes, tomatoes, bananas, lean snails, etc. Do not eat fish, liver, beef.

When Burmese tortoises are raised in captivity, the bait should be washed and disinfected before feeding. Prevent residual pesticides and harmful substances. Generally, it is fed once a day, and the amount of each feeding should be enough for the Burmese tortoise to eat. In the early spring and late autumn, due to the unstable temperature, it can be fed once every two days. Even if the Burmese tortoise has a desire to eat, it should be fed less or not.