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   Mike Says:
   11:07 pm
   

   Nice picture Andria. Please take more

2. 2
   Billy Boy Says:
   9:48 pm
   

   I was lucky to see a Florida Soft-Shell Turtle laying eggs at a local pond in my Hillsborough neighborhood and I was wondering how long does it take to hatch? I want to be there and watch and make sure they get to the pond safely.

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   Andria Says:
   10:44 am
   

   I inquired about the same thing not long ago. I was told that the eggs hatch after about 40 days. Other websites that I have looked at say that the eggs hatch after 2-3 months and/or in August or September. I live in Florida, so those months may be extended since we don’t really have winter.

   I have never seen the baby turtles emerge from the nests, although I have seen many, many turtles lay the eggs. Any information that you find would be helpful!

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   Dave Says:
   2:53 am
   

   Hello,

   I am a wildlife researcher studying turtle nesting migrations. I’m interested in additional information on your observations and would appreciate it if you would contact me.

   Thanks,
   Dave

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   kade Says:
   11:57 am
   

   hey i have new born turtle eggs and dont know how to take care of them

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   JUSTIN JENKINS Says:
   10:13 pm
   

   I HAVE A FLORIDA SOFTSHELL TURTLE NEST IN MY BACKYARD BUT CROWS WERE EATING THEM SO I AM GOING TO TRY TO HATCH ONE I NEED SOME HALP ON INCUBATING AND RASING IT.THANKS

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   Patricia Chapa Says:
   6:10 pm
   

   We received a soft shell turtle at our wild life rescue location in San Antonio Texas, she layed 2 eggs while in the water container, should we take the eggs out of the water? where should we place the eggs? and hoe do we care for them? I don’t know if they are fertile, is there anyway to tell? Thank you!

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   Megan Says:
   3:50 pm
   

   I live in Jacksonvill FL and have a Soft Shelled Turtle nesting in my backyard. I saw the turtle out the window from my brother’s room. I will be watching for the turtle and her eggs to hatch everyday. Today is June 28th, 2010. The eggs should hatch around August 18th. I will all keep you posted.

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   Megan Says:
   7:35 pm
   

   Today I went to check on the nest and it was fine
   But the turtle did not come back to the nest. I will keep you posted.

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    Lori Says:
    3:24 pm
    

    In the same boat as the rest of this group. Just saw Soft Shell laying eggs. Should I put wire mesh on top to keep the racoons out? I’m on Merritt Island, Brevard County. July 5.

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    Joss Says:
    7:51 pm
    

    Hi, I live in Fort Lauderdale and found a baby soft shell yesterday on my carport. I have 2 ponds in the yard, but man-made and no way for a turtle to get in or out on their own, so I’m not sure where it came from. The closest canal is not far though, maybe 2 blocks. For now I set it in our small pond which has a little island and is safe from everything except birds. It is mostly bamboo palms on it so it can hide easily… the island is only about 4 feet x 4 feet. The water is about 4 feet deep and full of frogs and tadpoles. Any suggestions? Joss

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