Help! Unidentified softshell turtle!

[arghimapirate]

I know this is a fish forum, but figured you guys may know.

Got a soft shell today. I’m assuming he won’t keep the nice pattern.

I have no idea the type, or care requirements.

but whatever they are i will accommodate so don’t worry!

any info? hope i didn’t buy a dinosaur! lol

 

[arghimapirate]

turns out there is juvenile coloration for the Florida soft shell!

so yay!

 

[davo]

Is it a florida softshell? lol glad we could help.
Nice pick up!

 

[arghimapirate]

thanks! impulse buying FTW!

too bad they grow to almost 2 feet.

still gonna be a great pet!

every time i see something in a shell i can't resist! lol

my baby:

 

[davo]

awww nice little red foot. Doesn't it depend on the gender of the softshell, I thought that the males were much smaller.

 

[arghimapirate]

yeah but to the best of my knowledge its a gamble with a baby.

 

[REDhooK]

really cool florida softshell i have a softshell too but not florida