The Florida softshell turtle is a flat, smooth turtle with a long neck and a pointy nose. It lives in freshwater like ponds and lakes and is super fast in the water! This turtle uses its nose like a snorkel to breathe while hiding in the mud. Click here to learn more about the Florida softshell turtle! https://jspecies.com/florida-s....oftshell-turtle/#mor

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Florida Softshell Turtle | Diet, Habitat, and Lifecycle

The Florida softshell turtle, known by its scientific name Apalone ferox, is a special kind of turtle living in Florida and nearby states.