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Softshell turtles refer to turtles of the family Trionychidae. These turtles have no hard shells instead they have tough leathery skin, thus the name – softshell turtles. These turtles are …

Description of Florida Softshell Turtle The Florida Softshell Turtle is a species of softshell turtle native to the eastern United States, primarily in the state of Florida. It is the …

Spiny softshell turtles aren’t the easiest to take care of, so they shouldn’t be the first choice for beginner turtle parents. They can be aggressive toward other species, and even …

Smooth Softshell Turtle Description Compared to other turtle species, the smooth softshell turtles are large. The carapaces of the females grow up to 14 inches in length. The male Smooth …