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Softshell Turtles
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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.
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.
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CHN Press: Mistakes turtle for burglar
by - Sep 26, 2006 08:34 PM |
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Question
by tortorama - Sep 11, 2006 06:54 PM |
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Nov 13, 2006 11:23 AM by peebody |
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Can somebody please help????
by cbjellybean - Sep 11, 2006 12:52 AM |
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Nov 13, 2006 11:16 AM by peebody |
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spiny softy
by reptidude324 - Sep 10, 2006 11:10 AM |
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softshell turtles
by turtleshock - Sep 06, 2006 10:26 PM |
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Nov 13, 2006 11:30 AM by peebody |
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GBR Press: Turtle power: pond predator
by - Aug 26, 2006 07:48 AM |
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Turtle smell
by minip - Aug 22, 2006 08:15 PM |
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Sep 10, 2006 02:33 AM by guamturtle |
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housing a florida softshell turtle?
by davekruk - Aug 12, 2006 09:36 PM |
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Aug 18, 2006 11:31 PM by Paradon |
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health
by tbunsie - Aug 08, 2006 08:14 AM |
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Sep 02, 2006 12:25 PM by lizardheadmike |
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important question
by luvmoorhens - Aug 05, 2006 09:45 AM |
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MT Press: Biologists tracking turtles
by - Jul 29, 2006 08:10 AM |
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Softshell turtle shell problems HELP!
by oldrippy - Jul 28, 2006 01:26 PM |
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Sep 02, 2006 12:17 PM by lizardheadmike |
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New here!
by Paradon - Jul 25, 2006 10:45 PM |
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Aug 09, 2006 12:13 AM by Paradon |
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Identification help please....
by TJcanada - Jul 13, 2006 04:49 PM |
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Jul 18, 2006 08:37 AM by FrankR |
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spiny floating not eating help
by intoxicans - Jul 11, 2006 08:09 PM |
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SG Press: Singapore rescues 630 turtles
by - Jul 07, 2006 07:15 PM |
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IND Press:Croc Bank to breed soft shells
by - Jun 25, 2006 07:05 PM |
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Lissemys Punctata Andersoni
by psnooky - Jun 15, 2006 09:55 AM |
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Jul 12, 2006 10:36 PM by Wayne Karau |
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Chitra chitras
by Wayne Karau - May 14, 2006 12:30 AM |
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Chitra chitra clarification
by Wayne Karau - May 14, 2006 12:26 AM |
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Softshell Found over the Weekend
by tspuckler - May 09, 2006 08:17 AM |
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Jul 04, 2006 04:37 AM by FrankR |
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Cold hardiness of a Chinese Softshell
by honuman - Apr 25, 2006 04:10 PM |
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Feild Pic
by APLAXAR - Apr 17, 2006 06:08 PM |
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May 08, 2006 10:16 PM by kybacon |
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How do you give D3
by robire - Apr 16, 2006 02:28 PM |
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A.s.pallida
by Shane_OK - Mar 17, 2006 06:57 PM |
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Florida soft shell wont eat!! HELP
by Shorty14788 - Mar 09, 2006 07:58 AM |
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Mar 19, 2006 03:16 AM by pfgreaper |
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neck fuzz?
by gammerus - Feb 28, 2006 12:39 AM |
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Mar 01, 2006 12:40 PM by gammerus |
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Soft Shell Fungus
by newticus - Feb 25, 2006 12:24 AM |
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Giant Softshell turtle found dead in Miami
by mikefuture - Feb 23, 2006 05:29 PM |
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Aug 18, 2006 10:00 PM by afallingstar87 |
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Fly River Turtle
by Crash607 - Feb 13, 2006 06:24 PM |
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Mar 25, 2006 01:49 AM by epidemic |
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softshell problem
by beladona - Feb 11, 2006 03:38 PM |
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Feb 13, 2006 01:08 PM by Matt-D |
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Softshell dealers
by bart - Jan 21, 2006 05:06 PM |
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Wishing Everyone a Happy Holiday and New Year.
by JeffP - Dec 28, 2005 02:15 PM |
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new spinys. can any one help.....
by porkchop48 - Dec 04, 2005 08:13 AM |
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Dec 06, 2005 09:26 AM by PHRatz |
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Softshell Turtles = Awesome
by HerperHelmz - Dec 03, 2005 08:19 PM |
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swimming around in circles
by simonhiss - Nov 15, 2005 04:20 PM |
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Nov 16, 2005 09:46 AM by reptileguy2727 |
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Sand layer for softy - Is it really a must?? Please advise
by soklimis - Nov 13, 2005 08:40 AM |
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Dec 05, 2005 01:36 PM by sleepofapples |
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sick softshell turtle
by peebody - Nov 09, 2005 02:44 PM |
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softshell turtle need help
by soklimis - Nov 04, 2005 11:25 AM |
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Nov 07, 2005 11:29 AM by soklimis |
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soft shell turtles
by skarrow33 - Oct 25, 2005 02:31 PM |
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smooth softshell
by bart - Oct 22, 2005 12:57 PM |
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Softshell Turtles
by creaturefan1 - Oct 18, 2005 12:47 AM |
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Oct 18, 2005 08:40 PM by reptileguy2727 |
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wierd white spots
by Shell5 - Oct 16, 2005 12:08 AM |
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Nov 01, 2006 04:59 PM by TurtleRookie |
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how to tell if softie eggs are bad
by halmiki - Oct 12, 2005 02:57 PM |
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Oct 12, 2005 08:23 PM by reptileguy2727 |
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Temperatures for Florida Softshell
by ariana9115 - Oct 05, 2005 05:48 PM |
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Oct 05, 2005 08:27 PM by reptileguy2727 |
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Soft shell
by beladona - Sep 25, 2005 08:49 PM |
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Chitra Chitra in the states?
by AdamDispenza - Sep 25, 2005 03:53 PM |
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Spiny Soft Shell...Help!
by elgrano - Sep 21, 2005 12:40 PM |
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Sep 26, 2005 01:37 PM by erico |
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Softshell Identification help...?
by shopunke - Sep 11, 2005 01:31 PM |
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Sep 14, 2005 10:08 AM by erico |
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need some help(soft shell)
by zeroto4legs - Sep 08, 2005 03:52 PM |
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Sep 14, 2005 10:27 AM by erico |
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"Ghost" Spiny Softshell
by TurtlesRGwen - Sep 06, 2005 06:26 PM |
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Sep 24, 2005 06:07 PM by HerperHelmz |
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eastern spiny baby
by moddlasnake - Aug 25, 2005 07:25 AM |
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Aug 29, 2005 09:57 AM by eatinmachine |
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Softie Questions
by herpdude20 - Aug 07, 2005 12:09 PM |
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Sep 10, 2005 12:00 PM by herpdude20 |
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Pics of wild softshell...anybody know which kind?
by Metal_pitbu11 - Aug 03, 2005 03:37 PM |
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Aug 14, 2005 09:56 PM by Tektum |
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best filter to use with sand
by mm111479 - Jul 28, 2005 07:38 PM |
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softies
by skaterific - Jul 28, 2005 06:17 PM |
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Sep 07, 2006 11:34 AM by turtleshock |
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SOFTSHELL TURTLES...
by herpsaremylife - Jul 19, 2005 06:18 PM |
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Jul 19, 2005 06:20 PM by herpsaremylife |
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Some field surveys near Cinti, OH on Sunday July 10
by DeanAlessandrini - Jul 11, 2005 01:56 PM |
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Jul 13, 2005 01:07 AM by electricbluescat |
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NEED FLY RIVER HELP MY TURTLES HURTN
by ghost_pit2001 - Jun 29, 2005 09:06 PM |
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Oct 11, 2005 09:10 AM by epidemic |
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I need some info on incubating Fla softshell turtle eggs. . .more
by idaviss - Jun 26, 2005 03:55 PM |
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Jun 26, 2005 04:51 PM by idaviss |
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Rescued a Chinatown softie today
by bluemike - Jun 09, 2005 10:33 PM |
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Jun 15, 2005 11:49 PM by PHLaure |
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first time softie owner in need of guidance
by brynneth - Jun 04, 2005 09:22 PM |
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Jul 06, 2005 12:14 PM by Daysi |
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Softshells
by samiturts - May 24, 2005 07:58 PM |
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May 25, 2005 09:43 PM by snakecharmed |
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Turtle question
by fluffy_kinns - Apr 17, 2005 06:56 AM |
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May 21, 2005 11:05 AM by herplover13 |
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need help rescue 22" softshell question
by bluemike - Apr 13, 2005 10:59 AM |
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Jan 10, 2008 08:46 AM by jasonandmelodie |
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RESCUE GIANT 22" SOFTSHELL URGENT
by bluemike - Apr 13, 2005 10:49 AM |
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May 02, 2005 09:25 PM by Matt-D |
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Good softy setup?
by tivon - Apr 07, 2005 11:09 AM |
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Apr 11, 2005 11:50 AM by tivon |
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Good setup for a softy?
by Tivon - Apr 06, 2005 04:18 AM |
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Apr 06, 2005 04:20 AM by Tivon |
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Spiny Softshell Turtle
by i_am_nick - Apr 01, 2005 02:33 PM |
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Apr 02, 2005 08:13 AM by Laurentha |
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What do fly rivers eat
by cantilviper - Mar 30, 2005 05:49 PM |
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Apr 12, 2005 01:28 PM by honuman |
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Florida Soft Shell and RES?
by afallingstar87 - Mar 28, 2005 08:45 PM |
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Florida soft shell needs help
by frilled2b - Mar 22, 2005 09:32 AM |
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Mar 30, 2005 09:12 AM by cnasden |
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florida softshell concern.. please help!!!!!!
by reptamphibianman - Mar 14, 2005 08:44 PM |
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Illinois softshells
by um - Mar 07, 2005 07:26 PM |
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Mar 25, 2005 09:12 PM by Skiwee10 |
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ON Press: Soft Heart For Softshell
by - Mar 07, 2005 06:38 AM |
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