Florida Softshell Turtle

in #nature7 years ago

image I wasn’t aware that this species of turtle lived in the lake at my university when I had just moved there. One day I was sitting on the dock with my feet dangling over the water. I suddenly looked down and this guy was coming for my toe! image I thought it was an alligator snapping turtle but luckily i was wrong because if I was frightened by this soft shell i I can’t imagine if I saw his freaky cousin. (pictured below) Imagine accidentally stepping on this one. image The softshell turtle does not get as large as the alligator snapping turtle but it still has a strong bite. Soft shells are carnivorous; their diets consist of fish, snails, insects, and toes. image I’m kidding about the toes but I felt like he was waiting there on the prowl for a little while.
Disclaimer: The 1st and 3rd pictures do not belong to me. The 2nd and 4th are mine.

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