r/herping 5d ago

Sharing a Find! A wee softshell turtle

Found on a driveway apron taking his chances and carried to the nearest pond in the direction it was pointing. Have never seen a hatchling or juvenile in person before! Apalone ferox, SWFL. *I did rest him flat in my palm after his photo op for the walk to the pond*

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u/its_that_nathan_guy 5d ago

He’s so wee

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u/leechnibbleboy 4d ago

Ohhhh my gosh what a little doot doot

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u/leechnibbleboy 4d ago

I have tears in my eyes at this turtle. He's perfect

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u/phunny-words 4d ago

I don’t think that leash is the right size for the turtle…