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1. myfwc.com › florida-softshell-turtleFlorida Softshell Turtle | FWC - Florida Fish and Wildlife ...

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   Aug 26, 2021 · Florida softshell turtles can be found throughout Florida, southern Georgia, and southeastern South Carolina. They live in ponds, streams, marshes, and sometimes in drainage ditches. They prefer areas with muddy or sandy bottoms.

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3. www.activewild.com › florida-softshell-turtleFlorida Softshell Turtle Facts, Pictures, Complete Species Guide

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   Sep 13, 2023 · The Florida softshell turtle, Apalone ferox, is a distinctive turtle found in Florida and neighboring states. Like other members of the softshell turtle family, Trionychidae, the Florida softshell turtle has a leathery shell, rather than the hard shell found on most other turtle species.

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4. reptilejam.com › softshell-turtles-in-floridaSoftshell Turtles in Florida (3 Species, Pictures, FAQ)

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   Scientific name: Apalone ferox Adult size: 6-24 inches The Florida softshell turtle is found throughout the entire state of Florida. Though they are most common in the sunshine state, they are also found in Southern South Carolina, Southern Georgia, and Southern Alabama. The males and females can be vastly different in size. The males may only reac...

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   Scientific name: Apalone mutica Adult size: 4.5-14 inches There are 2 subspecies of smooth softshelled turtles, both are found in North America. They are most common in central states in the U.S. but range as far east as the Florida panhandle. Smooth softshells are common in the Mississippi River drainage basin and watershed from Louisianaall the w...

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   Scientific name: Apalone spinifera aspera Adult size: 18 inches The gulf coast spiny softshell is probably the most rare of softshell turtles in Florida. The are only found in the Florida panhandle, and in St. Mary’s River in Nassau County, north of Jacksonville. Females of this species can grow up to 18 inches in length. That puts this Florida sof...

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5. www.animalspot.net › florida-softshell-turtleFlorida Softshell Turtle Facts, Habitat, Diet, Life Cycle ...

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   The Florida softshell turtles are native to the Southeastern United States, and are found throughout the Florida Peninsula. They are also distributed through further north in the coastal plain regions of southern South Carolina and Georgia.

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   • Phylum: Chordata

   • Order: Testudines

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6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Florida_softshell_turtleFlorida softshell turtle - Wikipedia

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   The Florida softshell turtle is a large turtle with a flattened, pancake-like body, a long neck, an elongated head with a long snorkel-like nose, and large webbed feet, each with three claws. While most turtles have hard shells composed of scutes, the Florida softshell turtle has a cartilaginous carapace covered in leathery skin

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   Florida softshell turtles are a type of freshwater turtle commonly found in Florida. They have a flat, soft shell which allows them to swim quickly in water. These turtles are known for their long necks and snouts, which they use to catch prey like fish and insects.

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   What are the 3 types of softshell turtles in Florida?

   • The 3 types of softshell turtles found in Florida are the Florida softshell, smooth softshell, and the Gulf Coast softshell. 1. Florida softshell The Florida softshell turtle is found throughout the entire state of Florida.

   Softshell Turtles in Florida (3 Species, Pictures, FAQ)

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   What genus is a Florida softshell turtle?

   • Within the family Trionychidae, the Florida softshell turtle belongs to the genus Apalone, which is also home to two other species: the smooth softshell turtle and spiny softshell turtle. The nesting season of the Florida softshell turtle takes place from late March to July.

   Florida Softshell Turtle Facts, Pictures, Complete Species Guide

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   How do you identify a Florida softshell turtle?

   • Here are key features to help you identify a Florida softshell turtle: Soft, Leathery Shell: Unlike most turtles, which have hard, bony shells, the Florida softshell turtle has a cartilaginous shell that is smooth and leathery to the touch. The shell, or carapace, is somewhat flat and lacks the scutes (scales) that most other turtles have.

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   Are softshell turtles dangerous in Florida?

   • Florida softshell turtles can get quite large, over 100 pounds in some cases. This doesn’t necessarily mean that they are dangerous. If softshell turtles feel threatened they can defend themselves, but they will retreat if given the chance. Softshell turtles do not attack people. Can you keep soft shell turtles in Florida?

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   Can you take softshell turtles in Florida?

   • Since the state of Florida tells us the months we may not take softshell turtles, we must assume that they can be taken in all other months with a proper fishing or hunting license. If you plan to cook and clean a softshell turtle in Florida, check out this guide on Wikihow.

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   What is a softshell turtle?

   • A softshell turtle’s shell is just as the name implies, soft. Its shell is rubbery, leathery, flimsy to the touch, and does not provide as much protection as a turtle with a hard shell, like the Florida snapping turtle. Nonetheless, these turtles can get quite large and have no problem thriving in Florida’s wetlands.

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9. bartramtrailsociety.com › softshell-turtlesSoftshell Turtles - Bartram Trail Society of Florida

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   The Florida softshell occurs in most aquatic habitats throughout the state including the Florida Keys. The smooth softshell (Apalone muticus) and the spiny softshell (Apalone spiniferus) occur in riverine habitats in west Florida, with the spiny also in the St. Mary’s River in northeast Florida.