Because the money turtle has the homonym of "money returns", it is regarded as the mascot of prosperous wealth, and many people feed it as a treasure. In addition, the money turtle is often used as the mascot of the town house. The ancients had the custom of placing the money turtle under the four pillars of the building, which can witness the rise and fall of the world for hundreds of years.

According to the newspaper, during the reconstruction of the old city, Guangzhou once dug up the living money beetle that had been buried in the underground foundation for hundreds of years. Keeping a beetle at home and letting it suck microorganisms is also one of the ways to improve home feng shui. In addition, the beetle has a long life, and it also has the effect of avoiding evil spirits, preventing cancer and treating all diseases. The auspicious meaning of the money turtle is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

The most important point is that the scarab is increasingly scarce, and the wild scarab is almost extinct, which is perfectly reflected in it.