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Trionychidae comprises a number of turtle genera commonly known as softshells, also sometimes called pancake turtles. Softshells consist of some of the world's largest fresh water turtles, though many can adapt to living in highly brackish areas. Members of this family occur in Africa, Asia, North America, and Southeast Asia. They are called "softshell" because their carapace lacks horny scutes (scales). The carapace is leathery and pliable, particularly at the sides. The light and flexible shell allows them to move more easily in open water, or in muddy lake bottoms.

Most are strict carnivores, with diets consisting mainly of fish, aquatic crustaceans, snails, amphibians, and sometimes birds and small mammals.

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At Ben Siegel Reptiles we have been keeping and breeding reptiles for almost 30 years. Our full line reptile shop was established in 1996, and we are an importer and breeder offering the highest quality animals. We are very selective not only with our own breeders, but also with who we will purchase from allowing us to provide a wide variety of unrelated high quality animals.

With more 250 years of combined on staff herpetoculture experience we bring you the quality you need at the prices you deserve.

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Two days of panels, workshops, breakout sessions and talks to discuss changes and issues with current and proposed reptile and amphibian laws and regulations at the local, state, federal, and international levels.

Hosted by the National Reptile Amphibian Advisory Council (NRAAC), with the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) and the East Texas Herp Society (ETHS).
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