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Plastic Soft-shelled Turtle

F1749 B77 - Plastic Soft-shelled Turtle, 2 inches nose to tail

US $3.00

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Our Plastic Soft-shelled Turtle

This engaging, realistic-looking plastic soft-shelled turtle miniature is made of somewhat flexible plastic. This replica has a detailed carapace and feet and is painted two shades of brown. This plastic soft-shelled turtle promises not to bite. This toy turtle makes for a nice pet, fits into a shoebox diorama, or serves as a great collectible. Check out our other turtle toys and gifts.

About Soft-shelled Turtles

The soft-shelled turtle is a general term referring to a number of different freshwater turtles found throughout the world. It distinguishes itself from other turtles by its soft shell without scutes. The carapace is pliant especially at the edges, but does have solid bone behind it in the center. The light and flexible shell of these turtles allows it to move more easily in open water, or in muddy lake bottoms. Soft-shelled turtles need to be submerged in order to eat. They feed on other small aquatic animals such as fish, clams, little crabs and snails. They generally have a long neck and have a helpless expression. Actually behind the soft-shelled turtle's lips are strong jaws used for crushing and biting.