FL SOFTSHELL TURTLES

[kevinfleming21]

They are very active hunters, don't be surprised if they take a chunk out of a fish eventually.

 

[crayfishguy]

i have seen male softshells eat 2lb bass with no trouble at all.

 

[TheGinge5]

There's really no way you can accurately sex a softshell at that size. Just FYI.

i agree

Really? well thats good to know...
He says he has a 3" male, a 6" male, and a female(didnt say size because i didnt ask lol). At what size can you accurately sex them? and whats the best way?

i have seen male softshells eat 2lb bass with no trouble at all.

They are very active hunters, don't be surprised if they take a chunk out of a fish eventually.

...well then i may only keep him with fish temporarily. The fish are already much larger than him so they should be fine for a while(untill i upgrade the SST tank).

If I keep him well fed you think he will still try and NOM NOM on my fish?

 

[kevinfleming21]

You never know. Turtles are curios animals, might give out a few test bites. You never know though, just wanted you to be aware of the possibility.

 

[Vicious_Fish]

Really? well thats good to know...
He says he has a 3" male, a 6" male, and a female(didnt say size because i didnt ask lol). At what size can you accurately sex them? and whats the best way?

They usually start showing characteristics (such has a fatter, longer tail in the males) at about 5-7 inches. Some mature earlier/later than others.

 

[TheGinge5]

You never know. Turtles are curios animals, might give out a few test bites. You never know though, just wanted you to be aware of the possibility.

ok thank you =)

They usually start showing characteristics (such has a fatter, longer tail in the males) at about 5-7 inches. Some mature earlier/later than others.

awesome thanks

 

[crayfishguy]

Just dont put it in with anything you cant bear losing.


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[TheGinge5]

Just dont put it in with anything you cant bear losing.


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well thats most of my fish lol...

I was planning on putting in two 9-10 inch Oscars or one 13 inch Oscar and i dont want to lose any of them...yall really think they are in danger he is only 3" at the moment.

 

[crayfishguy]

At that size he can still nip at them, and he will grow.


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[TheGinge5]

ok thanks for all the help/advice...i will keep a close eye on the turtle and as soon as i see any sign of him getting too "curious" ill remove the fish. Hopefuly by that point i will have a bigger tank for the turtle anyways, atleast thats my plan.