Female Florida Softshell Turtle
May 30, 2019 10:30:24 GMT -5
Post by Ira Runyan on May 30, 2019 10:30:24 GMT -5
Yesterday, I came upon this very large female Florida Softshell Turtle that was looking for a place to dig a nest and deposit it’s eggs.
The Florida softshell turtle (Apalone ferox) is a species of softshell turtle native to the Southeastern United States. Florida softshells are the largest North American softshells with females reaching almost 24 inches in length; males tend to be half that size, approximately 12 inches.
The Florida softshell turtle (Apalone ferox) is a species of softshell turtle native to the Southeastern United States. Florida softshells are the largest North American softshells with females reaching almost 24 inches in length; males tend to be half that size, approximately 12 inches.
