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Page 18 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Unusual Turtle Found in First Broad River Thursday, October 6-October 12, 2011 Meddie Lawrence, Jr. was fi shing the First Broad River in Lawndale when this spiny softshell turtle took his earthworm bait. Meddie was fi shing for catfi sh and said he had caught plenty of them and planned to eat some for dinner. He released this un- usual turtle where he found it after taking photos. SPINY SOFTSHELL Apalone spinifera This is a large, fl attened turtle whose carapace (top of shell) and plastron (bottom of shell) are cov- ered with skin. This skin usually has a sandpaper- like texture and is tough and leathery. Coloration ranges from olive-gray to yellowish-brown with spots or blotches on the carapace. Young individuals often have well-defi ned round spots on their shell. They have long necks and a long, thin nose, which they can use like a snorkel to breathe. Adults range from 7-21 inches (18-53.3 cm) in females, and 5-9 inches (12.5-23.5 cm) in males. Feeding/Diet: Spiny softshells are carnivorous. Their preferred prey includes fi sh, crayfi sh, and other aquatic invertebrates. Shelby Bombers 11 and under baseball team won the AAU Going Yard Classic Ring tournament September 24-25 in Taylors, SC. Team members front row (left to right) Drew Gamble, Lawson Harrill, Luke Carr, Bailey Proctor, C.J. Mayhue. Back row (left to right) Coach Mike Carr, Thomas Bridges, T. Williams, Colsen Miller, Logan Costner, Caleb Plummer, Wade Walker, and Coach Kevin Mayhue. photo provided Activity/Behavior: These turtles are strong SELL US YOUR CAR Whether You Buy FORD • LINCOLN • ROUSH OUSH LOOKING FOR A NEW CAR? Ours Or Not! CERTIFIED APPRAISER ON SITE! KEETER Award Winning Service & Parts Dept. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7:30am until 6pm Sat. 8am-1pm Sales Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 am until 7pm Sat. 9am-5pm 1775 E. DIXON BLVD. • SHELBY, NC • HWY. 74 BYPASS AT HWY. 180 704-482-6791 www.keeterford.comor 704-484-1047 Fax: 704-484-1067 classified@shelbyinfo.com The Classifieds put you in the driver's seat with a large selec- tion of pre-owned automobiles at great prices. You'll find list- ings for cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs in a wide variety of makes and models. Pick up a copy today and start your car search the smart way. swimmers and stay in the water nearly all the time, but when on land, they can move quickly. Softshells often bask on sandbars or logs or lie buried in sand in shallow water, using their long necks to reach the surface to breathe. Although they will sometimes leave the water to bask, they are very wary and return to the water at the slightest provocation. Habitat/Range: Two subspecies occur in North Carolina. The eastern spiny softshell (Apalone spinifera spinifera) occurs in the extreme western mountains, while the Gulf Coast spiny softshell (Apalone spinifera aspera) is found in southern part of the state, ranging north along the major river systems. Both subspecies prefer large streams and rivers with sand or mudbars, but can also be found in large reservoirs. Reproduction: Spiny softshells generally lay clutches of 12-18 round, brittle eggs in the early sum- mer. It is thought that females may lay multiple clutches per season. Nests are generally located close to water, often on sand or gravel bars or in people's yards. Young emerge about 80 days later, and are usually 1-1.5 inches (3-4 cm) across. The eastern spiny softshell is listed as a Species of Special Concern by the state of North Carolina. Information taken in part from http://www.herpsofnc.org/herps_of_NC/turtles/Apaspi/apaspi.html All Classifi eds Online @ www.shelbyinfo.com Time To Fix Those Drafty Windows... We Can Help with Professionally Installed Energy-Saving Windows! 12 Months "SAME AS CASH! O.A.C. HENDRICK'S GAS & ELECTRIC APPLIANCES 1241 E. DIXON BLVD. • SHELBY, NC Located On Hwy. 74 Just East Of Walmart Contact Ned Gold 704-487-7846 Ext. 120 704-284-0010 Mobile ©CommunityFirstMedia ©CommunityFirstMedia Coming Soon... Old Man Winter WE CAN HELP! Call for your FREE in-home estimate!