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Apalone ferox
Florida Softshell Turtle Florida distribution: entire state. Identification: up to 50 cm. Largest of the US softshells. Has knobs on front of carapace, while the Spiny Softshell has spines and the Smooth Softshell is shockingly smooth. |
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Female in the process of laying. |
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Close up of head. |
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The "business" end of a Florida Softshell. |
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Adult plastron. |
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Hatchlings from roadkilled female. |
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Close up of hatchling. |
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Hatchling plastron. |
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Female with 49cm (19") SCL (Straight Carapace Length). |
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As soon as this small female was picked up she began producing this musky fluid. |
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More Florida Softshells at below link. |
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