Spiny Softshell Turtle
Turtles & Tortoises

Spiny Softshell Turtle

Apalone spinifera

Habitat

Rivers, lakes, and ponds.

Range

North America

Adult Size

Up to 18 in (Up to 45 cm)

Diet

Carnivorous

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Conservation status:Least Concern

Feeder Gut Loading

Recommended feeder insects for Spiny Softshell Turtle and how to gut-load each one before feeding.

Dubia Roaches

Recommended Foods
Collard greensTurnip greensMustard greensCarrotsSweet potatoSquashApplesOranges (occasionally)High-quality roach chow
Foods to Avoid
AvocadoOnionGarlicRhubarbMoldy producePesticide-treated produceProcessed foods

These foods can be toxic, indigestible, or carry harmful residues. Always use organic produce when possible and wash all foods thoroughly.

Hornworms

Recommended Foods
Commercial hornworm diet only.

Crickets

Recommended Foods
Collard greensMustard greensDandelion greensCarrotsSweet potatoSquashBell peppersHigh-quality commercial cricket gut load
Foods to Avoid
AvocadoOnionGarlicRhubarbMoldy producePesticide-treated produceProcessed foods

These foods can be toxic, indigestible, or carry harmful residues. Always use organic produce when possible and wash all foods thoroughly.