BIG Florida Softshell Turtle! #turtles #softshellturtle #wildlife #reptiles | Greg’s Turtle Haven

Meet the Florida Softshell Turtle 🐢—a flat, fast, and fascinating resident of South Florida waters! With its leathery shell and snorkel-like nose, this turtle can bury itself in sand and wait for dinner to swim by. But don’t be fooled by its calm appearance—its long neck and sharp jaws make it a skilled hunter. 💡 Pro tip: If you spot one crossing the road, use caution (and gloves!)—it won’t see you as a helper. 🐾To learn more about South-West Florida’s ecosystem and fauna, tune into this week

Sea turtle nesting season in Florida has begun! Although the calendar says nesting season doesn’t start until March 1st, leatherback sea turtles in our area have been nesting earlier and earlier for the last few years. The companies that survey Treasure Coast beaches each morning won’t get started until March 1st, so if you see a sea turtle nest before then, please report it to FWC by calling 1-888-404-3922. And remember - now’s the time to start keeping our beaches dark, flat, and clean! Ecolog

Every year, the pristine beaches of Southwest Florida transform into vital nesting grounds for majestic sea turtles. As ancient mariners of the ocean, these gentle creatures return to the sands where their own lives began, continuing a cycle that has persisted for millions of years. Witness the awe-inspiring spectacle of nesting season, where loggerhead sea turtles, along with green turtles and even the rare Kemp’s ridley, make their nocturnal journeys ashore. The loggerhead, known for its large