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Spiny Softshell Turtle For Sale

Are you looking for a unique and incredibly fast aquatic pet? We have healthy Spiny Softshell Turtle for sale at base prices. These turtles are famous for flat, leather-like shells and long, snorkel-like noses. They look very different from other turtle species.

Spiny softshell turtles (Apalone spinifera) are native to rivers and lakes in North America. The carapace, or upper shell, ranges from brown or yellow-brown to olive. The plastron, or lower shell, is lighter, usually white or yellow and clear. It may show the bones underneath.

Hatchlings often have dark spots on the carapace. As females age, they often become darker. Their carapace may also become splotched. Males tend to maintain the same coloration pattern from birth.

Apalone spinifera are cryptically colored, meaning that their coloration helps them blend in with their surrounding environment.

Our Spiny Softshell Turtle for sale are captive-bred, active, and feeding great. When you order turtles from us, you receive our live arrival guarantee.

Characteristics & Facts of Spiny Softshell Turtle

• Scientific name: Apalone spinifera.
• It has a soft, leathery shell instead of a hard shell.
• It has a long neck and a snorkel-like nose for underwater breathing.
• It is an excellent swimmer and a highly aquatic species.
• Its shell is olive to tan with dark spots and patterns.
• It has an active and alert temperament.
• It eats insects, fish, shrimp, and other aquatic invertebrates.
• Adult size is 7–20 inches in carapace length, depending on sex.
• Lifespan is 20–30+ years with proper care.
• It requires a large aquatic enclosure.
• Ideal water temperature is 75–82°F.
• It needs clean, filtered water and a basking area.
• It requires soft sand or a smooth substrate for burrowing.
• It is best for intermediate to experienced keepers.

If you want an extraordinary water turtle that stands out, this is the perfect choice for you. Order your Spiny Softshell Turtle for sale today. We ship our turtles in stock using professional, climate-controlled packaging. We guarantee your new turtle will arrive safe, healthy, and ready to swim.