Baby Florida Softshell Turtle
October 16, 2013 11 Comments
Baby Softshell Turtle on Hand
Baby Softshell Turtle From Above
Baby Softshell Turtle Beside Penny
Young Softshell Turtle in Our Pond
Adult Florida Softshell Turtle Full View
Adult Florida Softshell Turtle Face
HUGE Female Softshell Turtle
We were so lucky to spot a baby softshell turtle while hiking at Saint Sebastian River Preserve in Florida. It looked like a flat round seed in the sand! Softshell turtles are named for their soft leathery shells, and spend much of their time in water. They have webbed feet and use their noses as a snorkel when they swim. Adult Florida softshells can get up to 2 feet long!
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What a find! After studying your photographs, I can’t help but feel that this little guy had a connection with you…what a gift you have!
It was an unexpected treat! I’ve loved animals every since I was a little kid. 🙂
I’ve never seen a baby softshell Pam – what a sweetie! I’ve only seen the big ones. Do some people call these “hognose turtles” or is that a different type? ~Terri
Yes this baby turtle was a real cutie! Softshells are also known as pig-nosed turtles. The hognose turtle you are thinking of is a snapper.
Don’t see many of the soft shells anymore,.. great pictures.
Michael
Hilton Head Large Birds
Thanks! It’s a real treat to come across them. We are lucky in Florida to have lots of turtles.
Cute!
Thanks! It was a real treat to spot this little guy in the sand!
I have one in my fish pond now just chilling
Our turtle likes to hang out near the dock. He gobbles down the fish food pellets in one gulp at a time like they they are potato chips! 🙂
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