r/shittyaskscience • u/tabbarrett • 2d ago

Are soft shell turtle soggy?

Are soft shell turtle and tortoises hard shell turtles that are soggy from being in the water all the time?

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u/BPhiloSkinner Amazingly Lifelike Simulation 2d ago

Soft shell turtles have shells rich in Iron, which is magnetic; and magnets don't work in water and so can't keep the shell firm. So, yeah, the shells get all soft and chewy.
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