Reptile & Amphibian Forums
Welcome to kingsnake.com's message board system. Here you may share and discuss information with others about your favorite reptile and amphibian related topics such as care and feeding, caging requirements, permits and licenses, and more. Launched in 1997, the kingsnake.com message board system is one of the oldest and largest systems on the internet.
Softshell Turtles
Photo courtesy of Amazoa
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.
Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of species and subspecies of Softshell Turtles.
Show off your softshell turtles and upload your pictures to our Softshell Turtle Photo Gallery! Don't forget to check out our other turtle related forums.
If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting: Terms of Service.
Articles of interest:
Fire Safety
Finding a Good Herp Veterinarian
Preventing Transmission of Salmonella
| Topic | Replies | Last Post |
|---|---|---|
|
Softie Shopping
by JBugDragon - Aug 02, 2014 01:58 AM |
0 | No replies |
|
Baby soft shell with wrinkled shell
by gtlife2 - Apr 13, 2014 09:43 PM |
1 |
Apr 16, 2014 10:03 AM by CindySteinle |
|
Baby with Sores?
by anvilman - Dec 07, 2013 10:29 AM |
2 |
Dec 07, 2013 10:36 AM by anvilman |
|
Colorado River Spiny Softie spotted!
by tylorp - Sep 08, 2012 02:38 AM |
0 | No replies |
|
Adopted softshell
by STANK - Aug 12, 2012 06:57 PM |
3 |
Aug 22, 2012 12:20 AM by wlcmmtt |
|
Wild Spiny Softshell
by tspuckler - Oct 26, 2011 02:21 PM |
0 | No replies |
|
Spiny Softshell health advice (fungus?)
by gimmetruth19 - Aug 09, 2011 01:46 AM |
3 |
Jul 04, 2013 02:09 AM by caracal |
|
Requesting UVB info for Spiny Soft-shell
by DottieR - Jun 02, 2011 08:05 PM |
0 | No replies |
|
is it flipper or a turtle?
by rpolinsk - Nov 09, 2010 05:06 PM |
0 | No replies |
|
Florida Softshell Will Not Eat!
by rapplean17 - Oct 23, 2010 05:12 PM |
3 |
Oct 30, 2010 11:41 PM by Paradon |
|
DC Press: Even Turtles Need Recess
by - Oct 22, 2010 07:42 AM |
0 | No replies |
|
VT Press: Rare turtle finds its voice
by - Sep 09, 2010 07:19 AM |
0 | No replies |
|
Guadelupe hatchlings
by brhaco - Aug 26, 2010 04:59 PM |
0 | No replies |
|
ALBINO CANDY
by Snakesatsunset - Jul 23, 2010 04:22 PM |
2 |
Jul 28, 2010 09:22 PM by demonsnakes84 |
|
so check out this and ID turtle please..
by gaboonviper615 - Jun 24, 2010 03:50 PM |
0 | No replies |
|
USF&W to add "Big 9" to Lacey Act
by PHFaust - Jan 21, 2010 02:17 PM |
0 | No replies |
|
shelter adopting out softshells
by feather135 - Jan 05, 2010 06:30 PM |
0 | No replies |
|
purchasing a soft shell
by Keithatron - Nov 14, 2009 08:52 PM |
0 | No replies |
|
spiny is sick PLEASE HELP!!!
by snotagain - Aug 24, 2009 07:42 PM |
0 | No replies |
|
FLY RIVER TURTLE / PIG NOSED....HELP
by Sarahlzbthz - Jul 24, 2009 03:33 PM |
2 |
Oct 08, 2009 06:01 PM by Amazonreptile |
|
New spiny softshell
by Patrika - Jun 23, 2009 02:33 PM |
0 | No replies |
|
new spiny, maybe sick?
by tecate250rr - Feb 26, 2009 09:53 AM |
1 |
Mar 17, 2009 09:15 PM by Mcdermott |
|
Softshell Shell Wrinkles?
by jelg2006 - Jan 31, 2009 11:26 PM |
0 | No replies |
|
Pink blotches and peeling skin, help!
by beckycollins - Nov 06, 2008 10:10 AM |
0 | No replies |
|
Need Help! Possibly sick softshell
by txturtlemommy - Nov 04, 2008 11:46 AM |
1 |
Nov 04, 2008 02:04 PM by lilhawk |
|
Softshell fungus
by justinwmason - Nov 03, 2008 01:10 PM |
0 | No replies |
|
my new soft shell
by lilhawk - Sep 30, 2008 08:41 PM |
1 |
Mar 17, 2009 09:22 PM by Mcdermott |
|
found new soft shell
by lilhawk - Sep 30, 2008 10:53 AM |
0 | No replies |
|
WATERLAND TUBS
by dougle - Sep 28, 2008 05:11 PM |
1 |
Jan 01, 2009 03:28 PM by chamfreak24 |
|
smooth softshell
by clown6933 - Jul 06, 2008 03:59 PM |
1 |
Jul 21, 2008 09:00 PM by bonomoc08 |
|
Something is wrong with Softy's Shell
by jhallmark - Jun 29, 2008 11:52 PM |
1 |
Jun 30, 2008 11:18 AM by batrachos |
|
Need info on incubating softshell eggs
by bdy22 - Jun 24, 2008 10:16 PM |
0 | No replies |
|
Injured SoftShell - Please Advise!
by luckitri - Jun 17, 2008 01:34 AM |
1 |
Jun 19, 2008 02:57 PM by batrachos |
|
fly river turtle
by clown6933 - May 14, 2008 02:51 PM |
2 |
Jul 19, 2010 08:02 PM by psychemjr |
|
Houston Area Turtles Need Help This Week
by fireside3 - May 13, 2008 04:27 AM |
0 | No replies |
|
Turtle wont eat feeder fish?
by wilpen14 - Apr 25, 2008 09:42 PM |
3 |
Jul 28, 2008 06:25 PM by Blendre06 |
|
Minimum enclosure size for Florida's
by deezreptilez - Mar 01, 2008 11:11 PM |
0 | No replies |
|
FL Press: Is hunting soft-shells bad?
by - Feb 28, 2008 06:30 PM |
0 | No replies |
|
Ideal pH level for floridas
by Matt-D - Feb 01, 2008 08:17 PM |
0 | No replies |
|
Food/Feeding
by allherpsjake - Jan 21, 2008 09:28 PM |
1 |
Jan 24, 2008 05:47 PM by batrachos |
|
Tank mate
by wing - Jan 12, 2008 06:26 PM |
1 |
Jan 28, 2008 02:53 PM by batrachos |
|
Hardiest softshell / Sources in Canada?
by dirtslinger2 - Jan 01, 2008 04:15 PM |
0 | No replies |
|
Thinking about getting one, should I?
by gothicbambi - Nov 20, 2007 01:52 AM |
1 |
Jan 08, 2008 03:04 PM by gooofycivic |
|
my soft shell turt shell help !!!!!
by philtodd1580 - Nov 13, 2007 03:28 PM |
1 |
Feb 01, 2009 09:57 PM by jelg2006 |
|
guadalupe? spiney soft shell
by spazbat17 - Oct 29, 2007 07:50 PM |
0 | No replies |
|
anyone here have smooth soft shells.....
by gooofycivic - Oct 18, 2007 08:07 PM |
0 | No replies |
|
i cant find Spiny's anywhere!
by happysurgeman - Sep 14, 2007 11:07 PM |
2 |
Oct 14, 2007 12:57 PM by SadisticMuffin |
|
HELP FLORIDA SOFTSHELL TURTLE NOT EATING
by Eryn - Aug 27, 2007 02:11 PM |
0 | No replies |
|
Please I really need some advice.....
by laurenhabig - Aug 12, 2007 11:10 AM |
1 |
Aug 16, 2007 06:32 PM by reptilecraz2323 |
|
Soft Shell Age
by reptilecraz2323 - Aug 06, 2007 08:09 PM |
0 | No replies |
|
ON Press: Rare turtle hooked
by - Jul 31, 2007 07:35 AM |
0 | No replies |
|
Black Spiny Softshell
by reptilecraz2323 - Jul 21, 2007 06:49 PM |
0 | No replies |
|
my turtle just laid eggs!
by cyoungcatheriney - Jul 08, 2007 07:05 PM |
2 |
Aug 07, 2008 03:51 PM by BigAl55 |
|
feeding baby softshell?
by Ryan Shackleton - May 27, 2007 10:37 PM |
1 |
May 30, 2007 05:46 PM by phantoms |
|
Pic sharing
by BarryL - Apr 28, 2007 01:30 AM |
0 | No replies |
|
question about chitra chitra
by thesnakefarm - Apr 16, 2007 11:22 PM |
0 | No replies |
|
Please identify my turtle..
by cancanpig - Apr 11, 2007 10:00 PM |
1 |
Apr 20, 2007 11:51 PM by Matt-D |
|
Softshell pics
by phiber_optikx - Mar 19, 2007 12:01 AM |
1 |
Aug 01, 2007 01:15 AM by reef4fun |
|
Sand Cleaning
by jumpinallday - Mar 12, 2007 11:56 PM |
2 |
Apr 20, 2007 11:55 PM by Matt-D |
|
Amyda Cartilaginea
by lizardheadmike - Feb 24, 2007 10:37 PM |
1 |
Feb 26, 2007 06:41 PM by skd |
|
White patches, and peeling skin! HELP!!!
by TravisTheTurtle - Feb 20, 2007 07:47 AM |
1 |
Feb 20, 2007 07:49 AM by TravisTheTurtle |
|
aubrys flapshell
by greenman720 - Feb 17, 2007 12:47 PM |
0 | No replies |
|
Florida softshell growth
by vincenzoo - Feb 12, 2007 11:22 AM |
0 | No replies |
|
No Sand on my tank
by elgrano - Jan 18, 2007 11:17 AM |
5 |
Feb 06, 2007 11:25 AM by justatwinturbo |
|
Softshell Turtle shell problems...Help!!
by chaselouie - Jan 13, 2007 08:56 PM |
1 |
Jan 15, 2007 12:08 AM by casichelydia |
|
Is a softshell like a snapper?
by Leopard_Legend - Jan 12, 2007 04:35 PM |
1 |
Jan 12, 2007 05:05 PM by kensopher |
|
skin peeling help
by bcquinn - Jan 05, 2007 07:06 PM |
0 | No replies |
|
Second concern!
by elgrano - Jan 03, 2007 07:56 AM |
5 |
Jan 04, 2007 01:26 PM by kensopher |
|
Chinese soft shell question????
by crazycodykadunk - Dec 25, 2006 10:06 AM |
3 |
Jan 03, 2007 11:18 PM by CrazyCodyKadunk |
|
softshell shell wrinkling
by dhobbs - Dec 16, 2006 09:00 PM |
0 | No replies |
|
Soft Shell Question
by elgrano - Dec 11, 2006 01:38 PM |
1 |
Dec 13, 2006 04:23 PM by afallingstar87 |
|
Softshell shell deformity - Please Help
by bkleinman - Nov 24, 2006 07:21 PM |
7 |
Nov 28, 2006 09:29 AM by PHRatz |
|
filtering system
by peebody - Nov 13, 2006 11:20 AM |
1 |
Nov 20, 2006 04:45 PM by honuman |
|
Flordia Softshell Questions
by germfreesonyman - Oct 28, 2006 05:56 AM |
1 |
Nov 13, 2006 11:11 AM by peebody |
|
Turtle Sulfa Block replacement
by germfreesonyman - Oct 26, 2006 11:01 PM |
2 |
Nov 20, 2006 04:48 PM by honuman |
