Florida softshell turtles are freshwater turtles with a distinctive tubular snout and a relatively flat, leathery shell. They live in freshwater habitats with sand bottoms or mud. The turtle ranges on the lower part of the southeastern coastal plain. Florida softshell turtles are omnivorous. Their shells generally are uniform in colour and typically are from dark brown to dark green. They have a lifespan of 30 years in the wild and more than 30 in captivity.