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Florida Softshell Turtle For Sale

Are you looking for a unique and fast aquatic pet? We have healthy Florida Softshell Turtle for sale at great prices. These turtles are famous for their flat, leathery shells and long necks. They are highly active and very fun to watch.

Florida softshell turtles (Apalone ferox) are native to Florida and the southeastern United States. The Florida softshell turtle is large. It has a flat, pancake-like body and a long neck. This turtle has an elongated head with a long, snorkel-like nose. It has large, webbed feet, each with three claws.

It is the largest softshell turtle species found in Florida and in North America. Its straight-line carapace length ranges from 15 to 76 cm (5.9 to 29.9 in). Apalone ferox also shows strong sexual size differences. Adult females are frequently about three to five times bigger than males. Males have an average carapace length of about 35 cm (14 in). Their average body weight is about 2.68 kg (5.9 lbs).

Our Florida Softshell Turtle for sale are captive-bred, alert, and feeding great. When you order a turtle from us, you receive our live arrival guarantee.

Characteristics & Facts of Florida Softshell Turtles

• Scientific name: Apalone ferox.
• It has a soft, leathery shell with flexible edges.
• Long neck and a snorkel-like nose.
• One of the largest softshell turtle species
• It is an excellent swimmer and lives mostly in water.
• Its shell color ranges from olive to brown.
• It eats fish, insects, shrimp, and other aquatic invertebrates.
• It has an active and alert temperament.
• Adult size is 12–24 inches in shell length.
• It can live 20–30+ years with proper care.
• It needs a large aquatic enclosure.
• Ideal water temperature is 75–82°F.
• It needs clean, filtered water and a basking area.
• It needs soft sand or a fine substrate for burrowing.
• It is best for intermediate to experienced keepers.

Order your Florida Softshell Turtle for sale today. We ship our turtles using professional, climate-controlled packaging. We guarantee your new turtle will arrive safe, healthy, and ready to swim