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Soft shell turtles

Soft Shelled Turtles is a fairly new-world species (or recently discovered) which have a habitat that ranges throughout Canada and the United States. They are known also to reside in some Northern Mexico regions, Africa, Turkey, and Israel.
They are some of the most commonly seen animals in the pet trade these days due to their gorgeous pale-medium brown to dark brown colorations. They even have some yellowish-orange markings on the outside of their shells and along their carapace.
Much like their name indicates these turtles have extremely soft shells. While many other turtle species have a hardened shell, the soft shelled turtle’s shell is essentially a hardened skin layer. All of which makes them great swimmers!
Much like snapping turtles, the soft shelled turtles are a single animal unless you plan to breed. This is because they have an aggressive means of protecting their habitat from other turtles! Always make sure to advise your local reptile specialist of your want to breed; so that they can help you find the most compatible animals.

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