Softshell Not Crab

Saw this big boy sunning on the curb. The man says, "This aquatic freshwater turtle which likes lakes and slow moving rivers hunts crayfish, fish, frogs, tadpoles, some vegetation and usually lies in ambush for prey under the mud or sand on bottoms of quiet shallow water, extending tubular nostrils to surface periodically to breathe. A strong swimmer able to pursue and catch fish. Adults shells get darker with age and frequently lose any patterns, soft lips with very strong jaws and a bite that can rival that of snapping turtle. Long necks enable it to reach almost to back of shell to protect itself. They can run on land with surprising speed and agility."


Yup, he can run!