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Oh my gosh yes! Soft shell turtle bites hurt a lot! I find that they are one of the few turtle bites that actually do damage and hurt. If you are holding a soft shell then don't get your hand or finger with in 5-10inches, depending on age, near his mouth. Be careful because they can whip their heads over their backs, bellies, and sides too, so it is very hard to hold an aggressive one.
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Can a box turtle and soft shell turtle mate?
It is not recommended because soft shell turtles have little protection, and seem to have a "bite me" sign on them. If you do happen to get another turtle, you would have to do plenty of babysitting.
Red bellied turtle has a soft shell?
The red-bellied turtle actually has a hard shell, as do all turtles. The shell of a turtle is made up of bony plates covered by a layer of keratin. This shell provides protection and support for the turtle's body.
How do you catch a soft shell turtle?
With a net.
How do you know if a turtle has soft shell?
Touch it.
Which animals lay eggs with soft shell?
turtle
Do turtle have an exoskeleton?
Yes Turtles do have an exoskeleton, it is called a shell. Without the shell the turtle would just be soft and in danger. :)
How bug dos a soft shell turtle get?
not very big
What should you do if your painted turtle has a soft under shell?
You should take it to the vet because a soft shell is a sign of shell rot and needs to be treated or the animal will die. But give the shell about a week and see if it is hard and if not then take ur turtle to the vet
How much does a soft shell turtle eat?
Soft shell turtle weigh about 8-10 grams when they are 2" in size. when they are about 3-4" these may weigh about 30-40 grams. Increase in Growth and weight are very slow in soft-shell turtles.
Can a turtle die from a soft shell?
the turtle will get sick and die
Where did the name 'leather back turtle' come from?
The name "leather back turtle" comes from the turtles soft, leathery shell. Unlike most turtles, the leather back turtle has a flexible shell.
Can a north American soft-shell turtle run faster than a person?
no
