Characteristics and Habitat
What countries are spiny softshells turtles found in?
United States and Mexico
What will they eat?
Almost anything that fits into their mouths!
How long can they live?
50 years!
Where do they hibernate?
in mud
What shape is its shell?
flat and round
Are they carnivores or herbivores?
Carnivores
Where do they lay their eggs?
In sandbars or loose soil?
What shape is its nose?
Its nose is long and upturned.
How do they avoid predators?
They hide in the murky water.
When do they breed?
In May
How long do they hibernate?
Half a year
Where are they normally found?
Bodies of water with sandy or muddy bottoms.
What kind of predators do they have?
Racoons and birds.
How many eggs can a female lay?
4 to 38 eggs!
Describe their feet
They have three claws and webbed feet
What are the colors underneath the turtle?
yellow and white
How do they catch their prey?
They hide in the mud with their heads sticking out.
When do the eggs hatch?
In August or September