Mud, Musk, and Stinkpot Turtles, The Best Pet Turtles?

[@ClintsReptiles]

Clint's Reptiles is excited to announce that we have taken your advice and created a Patreon account: www.patreon.com/clintsreptiles Sorry it took us so long, but we wanted to get it right and make it worth it for you. What do you think of the features we have offered? What other features would you like to see in the future? Clint's Reptiles has been a fantastic hobby for us to this point, but I'm at a point where I'm making major career decisions, and I would love to make this channel a bigger part of my life and the lives of my team. Patreon might just make that possible for us. It would open the door to new and better content in the future, and ensure that Clint's Reptiles stays around for years to come. Thank you to all of you who suggested it to us. I am humbled that you would even show an interest in supporting us as creators and educators. We love you guys. You have already been the greatest support we could ever ask for. Your comments have given us a reason to keep going since the very beginning. Who would believe how far we've come because of you? Thank you so much!

[@absame_edits3167]

Congrats for 50k subs

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much! We are overwhelmed by the response we have received from you guys.

[@jayw8306]

Thanks I look forward to my break every Saturday so I can watch your brilliant videos

[@jayw8306]

@SWAT_ GAMING get a dog mate

[@captainobvious9230]

Could you keep them with other turtles or anoles?

[@morgangobin9985]

“These are the cutest things maybe that I have ever seen ever. Don’t tell my children.” So, who wants to break the news to Clint’s kids! ;D

[@ClintsReptiles]

Shhhh! It's a secret 🤫

[@Sparkr_]

Lol

[@moistlydripping8416]

I legit screamed from how cute those babies were Clint! When the slightly larger one blinked, I blurted out, "OMG IT BLINKED"! That's how adorable they were to me.

[@ClintsReptiles]

I know, they are crazy cute 🤪

[@ericloja6150]

@@ClintsReptiles i am going to get one of these (eastern Musk), will a 20 gallong long be good

[@Che_Yo]

@@ericloja6150 30 I will reccomend

[@jessiefranklin9318]

@@ericloja6150 I'd say 40 breeder full grown

[@littlewigglemonster7691]

User name tho hahaha

[@allyburr912]

I have never been super into turtles... but these are so stinking adorable it physically hurts! I’ll have to send my dad this video! He loves turtles and has been meaning to get one! Maybe a lil stinkpot turtle is just for him!! Thank you for these wonderful videos!

[@ClintsReptiles]

You bet! They've reminded me what I like so much about water turtles.

[@tomnoddle6083]

This is my favorite reptile channel

[@ClintsReptiles]

Well, you're awesome! :)

[@21_Chip.Studios]

Same

[@dms40]

Same

[@RatSlapper]

Same

[@glizzygladiator8055]

These guys are rampant in the ditch by my house. I used to have 12 at a time when I was a kid. I’ve been keeping one for nearly a year now, her name is Clare. Great turtle, absolutely love her. Very interactive, very fun to watch and feed.

[@berserkape1014]

My brother has a Razorback Musk turtle and I can attest. They are the perfect pet turtle. Easy to clean up after. No real hassle when you compare them to larger and more common turtles too. Combined with being a bio active fish tank full of plants, guppies, corydotas, and pictus catfish there is hardly any mess.

[@Yaboyazrael]

Man those baby turtles are adorable.

[@ClintsReptiles]

I know! Crazy cute 🤪

[@Maybemaja]

I used to be a fan Now I'm an air conditioner 😂😂😂

[@cloversoda]

HnnnnnnnHAHHHHHHHHHH --> my laugh when I saw this

[@billysmith5409]

Clint I have to say you’re probably my favorite reptile KZbinr ever! Well it’s a tie between you and Emily from Snake Discovery. You both have such amazing energy and enthusiasm and you give the pros and cons to every topic you discuss.

[@abacus6034]

Wickens, Clint and Snake Discovery is what I have nicknamed the "Reptile Trinity" - At the moment I basically only ever watch these three.

[@GemTones]

Dude. You’re awesome. I just found the Mr. Rogers of turtles! Your excitement over turtles is contagious. I happened upon your channel while trying to explain stinkpot on Facebook. Used to catch the little 2”ers along with painters and sliders for terrarium/aquarium in a neighborhood lake when I was 9-12 (now 58).

[@mattblake9936]

when i got my baby stinkpot i was shocked how small it was, literally penny size.

[@coochieman4174]

how much gallons do you have it in

[@coochieman4174]

I'm trying to get one in the future

[@Princessbubblegum567]

I know right? So smoll 😭

[@joel801area2]

@@coochieman4174 around 15-20 gallons

[@coochieman4174]

@@joel801area2 thanks was looking towards having one I have a 20 long with rosy red minnows and I'm just waiting to put my new musk turtle in it

[@CallMeJephph]

I personally own a _nearly_ juvinile Razor Back Musk Turtle, and its one of, if not my favourite animal in my menagerie. Highly personable and a great eater. If you're looking for a turtle, you could do much worse than a musk turtle. Excellent video as always clint

[@jessdemorest747]

Dude I absolutely love your personality and how happy you are about turtles ❤️❤️❤️ you have the same energy as the wiggle sponge lady and I’m living for it

[@Slime-el6ge]

I love your channel, new subscriber, found you through snake discovery. you're just so informative and enjoyable to watch, keep it up man :D

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much! So glad you found us :)

[@Slime-el6ge]

@@ClintsReptiles No worries! You've proper got me wanting a turtle now, :3

[@913buz]

this is the best channel because you rate the reptiles and that tells people if they are perfect or not. thanks for the video!

[@sunsetphoenix900]

I know this is a reptile channel, but do you think you would ever make a video about amphibians? If so, I would love one on the tiger salamander!

[@ClintsReptiles]

I'm thinking that we will. When we asked you guys, you wanted to see amphibians more than turtles, and here we are with more turtles :)

[@blackonyx9842]

Oh my goodness, those baby turtles may be the most precious things I've ever seen. So tiny. So adorable. It must be the coolest thing to see those guys hatch.

[@godlytoker1646]

“You can bite me if you want, I just want to see it” omg that was so cute when I first got me red eared slider I did the same thing 😂

[@naturallyloachy3164]

Love the videos you can tell that you work so hard to inform new hobbyists about the best pet reptiles and have been a great help to me in my quest to find a pet.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much. We really do try. We are making the library that I always wished existed. One of the hardest things about keeping reptiles is picking the right one (or ones) for you.

[@Fumango]

Bro its me shelly remember me im the guy who saw tour goldfish and dojo vids

[@naturallyloachy3164]

shelly mcbruh yo how you been long time no post from me lol

[@Fumango]

@@naturallyloachy3164 fine do you have discord?

[@Fumango]

Its free you should get it i have a fish keeping discord server im usually active there

[@illinoissportsman5926]

I rescued a baby northern map turtle from someone who took it from another state and then didn't know what to do with it. I didn't really want a water turtle but I've come to love the little guy. His name it Atlas. Thanks for this video and the hard work you put in. See ya on the next video!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Map turtles are also fantastic. Thanks for being there for the little guy!

[@ClintsReptiles]

And Atlas is an amazing name for one!

[@illinoissportsman5926]

@@ClintsReptiles video idea-you could do a video on why people shouldn't take reptiles from the wild! And thanks the whole family gets a kick out of watching him explore. He's more like a puppy than a turtle ha

[@ClintsReptiles]

That's a great idea. We have a video about captive bred versus wild caught that probably comes close.

[@azush1055]

I remember when I was about 5 we had one or two stinkpot turtles at the home daycare I went to. They were the coolest little reptiles I have ever had. They were treated so good and the 8 other kids they all loved watching them along with me. Feeding them was also really interesting! Great video!!!🐢🐢

[@ClintsReptiles]

Water turtles are so special!

[@aurafluff]

Everytime it blinks my heart melts a little more

[@jadecoloredglasses5822]

Wow. You are right. Those baby turtles are flibbin adorable!

[@lyndagunning4398]

Me and my little man absolutely love watching you explain animal behaviour your energy and knowledge is amazing keep doing what you do thanks for the easy learning we love your channel and personality have a great day thanks for the smile to x

[@Aquarimax]

If I ever get a turtle, I know which species to choose! Marvelous video! Delighted to see you on Patreon, I will be supporting Clint’s Reptiles there! One thing...I noticed you said ‘thiamine’ when I believe you meant ‘thiaminase’

[@ClintsReptiles]

Could be. Is it the enzyme? I never use them as feeders anymore, but I haven't looked into it closely. Thanks for the correction, and thank you so much for your support!

[@Aquarimax]

Clint's Reptiles Right, thiaminase is the enzyme that destroys the B vitamin thiamine. 👍 I just became a Clint’s Reptiles Patron on Patreon! I hope you get loads of stinkin’ rad patrons!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much for the information and especially for becoming a patron. Thank you so much!

[@Aquarimax]

Clint's Reptiles You provide excellent information and entertainment. I am honored to contribute to Clint’s Reptiles!

[@yona-yama]

I'm not sure if you corrected this somewhere, but goldfish and rosy red minnows and many other "feeder fish" are high in thiaminase, not thiamine. Thiaminase breaks down thiamine/vitamin B1 and can cause many health issues. Also, stinkpot is just another name for the eastern musk turtle (Sternotherus odoratus).

[@rachelansley5119]

It’s so awesome how you always make time for you fans to answer all of them on here. Thank you sm for doing what you do!

[@chloemae5618]

"You can bite me if you want, I'd just like to see it" They're so cute you couldn't even be upset ^^ I get the feeling, my dog is so cute I forgive everything he does ^^' x

[@haleymarie9618]

Chloe Mae I had an African Helmeted Turtle bite my finger once when I was feeding her a worm, she has really bad aim sometimes and I guess she thought my finger was a worm...she’s nipped before but apparently she was just tasting me because she eventually bit me and wouldn’t let go. She is so small though honestly I didn’t even care, it’s just funny to see 😂😂

[@chrisgalloway4900]

Oh gosh that little baby is so stinking cute

[@GabrielGuzman18]

watching him present makes me so happy, I want a turtle already

[@lisakay2810]

Yay, these turtles are so adorable! Can't wait to see what you guys do with the Patron account profiles in the future too. ❤

[@fuzzyzombielove]

Availability isn't always an issue. A friend of mine works at a seafood restaurant and found a couple of these guys in a shipment of live crawfish.

[@galatea742]

I love how happy he is!

[@Punkeosa]

03:10 looks like the turtle is approving of everything Clint is suggesting for food.

[@sarlife]

I caught a dime sized stinkpot a few years back while collecting gambusia to feed my predatory african cichlids. He lives in one of my mbuna ponds now. Love him

[@AshendrisSilvermist]

50,000 subscribers!?! Congratulations!!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Yes indeed! We are so amazed and so thankful for the support you guys have given us. We have grown so fast, and it is all thanks to you.

[@IAmDrH]

Just got my Lesser Royal Python today, your videos played a big part in inspiring me to get him. Thanks for the excellent videos Clint and team!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Of course! You made an awesome choice. So glad we could help :)

[@hanzifaction]

They're so cute! Mud and musk turtles are my favorite!

[@avocadocasualty]

Ahhhh those living pebbles! So cute!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Crazy cute! It was after filming this that Leisha had to get Reggie :)

[@Katiekooleyes]

Omg those guys were the cutest things ever!!! I got so excited I let out a tiny squeal lol!

[@mr.manatee872]

Love this channel your the best and you are helping me get the reptile that best suits me

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much! It is so amazing to hear that our channel is accomplishing its mission. Thank you for letting us know.

[@lukemaguire1084]

I love turtles and I’m trying to convince my parents that I’m responsible a turtle owner I already have fish and have had them for around six years and this channel is really helping me understand what type of turtle I want and what it’s needs are so I just want to say thanks

[@bratedShow]

Recently found videos of this guy making reptile videos, so far I like the videos very informative and he has some funny comments "don't tell my kids." Lol

[@43sticksforyou]

I love what u do. Keep it up! Please can u make a vid about ur reptile enclosure set ups I would love to see it 😁 Edit: you seem to be very dedicated, I only just made this comment and u already replied! U r a very big idol for me

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much! We fully intend to :)

[@Fanuc_Operator1990]

"Gear up you better buckle in for this one!" Hahaha your passion for animals is so awesome lol.

[@freudsghost]

those little baby turtles are the most adorable thing I think I've ever seen! i love your videos! i would love to see more content about turtles, maybe a video on box turtles?

[@amsnek6162]

I’m setting up for an aquatic turtle right now, I think I’m gonna go with a razorback musk turtle. Watching this made me realize how perfect they are for my situation. Thank you Clint :)

[@TheAeasy19]

Stink pot for me. How'd you turtle go?

[@bongungirl]

This is the video I have been waiting for! Omigosh those cute babies, I am dieing!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Don't die! I hope it was worth the wait, but we have so many more cute things to show you in the future :)

[@Moon_samurai128]

I'd love to see you do this for different species of box turtles! I've had a rescued box turtle for 8 or 9 years and I really don't see too many people talking about them on KZbin

[@djevanoasikan2778]

Omg I asked for a video about Turtles and you actually did a Million thanks en I still love your channel

[@ClintsReptiles]

We always try to listen to what you guys want to see :)

[@djevanoasikan2778]

@@ClintsReptiles wel thank you anyway😊

[@자연관찰자]

어른 커먼머스크 터틀 등에 앉아 있는 아기 커먼머스크 터틀이 너무 귀여워요.

[@thefunmuffin2908]

8:45 lol the baby turtles are so cute! (:

[@samuelsneesby1771]

OMG it blinked sooo cute

[@nicoleshain148]

I have a Musk Turtle that is almost 4 and they really are amazing creatures. I also have a Southern Painted Turtle and she's almost 5. In seperate aquariums of course but awesome pets 🐢 Turtles are by far my favorite animal.

[@Allthesmallteas]

I've been wanting to see a video about mud turtles thanks!

[@ClintsReptiles]

You bet! They're awesome.

[@AmmonMurphy]

Hi! I love mud and musk! Sadly I can never find videos of them on the internet 😢 this is great though!

[@johnbecerra9530]

So much personality in your videos, keep it up 👍

[@matthewotremba9230]

Have 2 razor backs , the size of a quarter , one , a girl , was born blind , so I took her any how , not growing as fast as her brother at all , but is doing well . Very feisty and active

[@Kaiser187]

That is the least shy Razorback I have ever seen out of water. My girl would never move or take off like that. I really never even seen that before.

[@nurintessarzamri4498]

hi can you please please please please please do a care turtorial for a Cuban false chameleon

[@AshendrisSilvermist]

I recently learned about them over on Snake Discovery. I'd love to see even more about em, they are very interesting.

[@ClintsReptiles]

We don't really do care guides, but I'll do a best pet lizard video for them soon.

[@glizzygladiator8055]

I have a common musk turtle named Clare who is a hyper destructive little cutie, love her to death. Had her about a year now, my baby musk turtle Clarence passed away from infection a few months back, but man are you not kidding about how cute they are. Clare is so lovely, very nice even when handling, and she prefers to be hand fed.

[@lobo0354]

Before my mud turtle I only had experience with RESs, got a mud and he scared the tobacco juice out of me when his head shot out and swung back at my hand. They swing out far! I’d keep guppies/mosquito fish, ghost shrimp, and freshwater crab. I’d pull off the males large claw and leave the small one so they can still eat stuff. My mud ate all of them!

[@alk3myst]

I had a YES I found 1/4 the size of my Musk I rescued when my daughter found a YES far from a lake. A year later the YES turned very aggressive. My musk I thought was normal. However; once the YES was gone she is very happy and swims all the time.

[@Travelwith_Adrienne]

So cute new to the channel. I found your channel when I was looking for red ear slider care. I used to have one it died. It lived for over 15 years. After seeing theses cutes that's what I am going to get. Theh be happy in not such massive enclosure.

[@thedumpyfrog6329]

You should definitely do spotted turtles

[@Wendigosh]

love your energy 👏

[@alk3myst]

They used to have them as prizes at fair's at least down here in Florida and usually they were RES or YES which can get way to big for most folks (requiring 100+ gallon tanks).

[@Raz-et1ku]

Thanks that helped i was really confused before

[@jadedjaws4952]

"They rarely get above 4 inches" **cries in sulcata** at least Tokka is a gentleman and doesn't bite.

[@robinsinger86]

They are the best pets, not too big but huge personality!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Yes! Exactly!

[@jharrell23867]

My GF just caught a wild eastern mud turtle, At first I thought it was a three toed box turtle because mud turtles have a flanged plastron just like box turtles but they cant close their shells all the way up like a box turtle which is something I realized a few days later. Most mud turtles ive handled in the past were on the spunky and fiery side kicking and head lunging but this one is really shy but curious, hiding with just its eye's exposed and watching everyone and everything.

[@GregsTurtleHaven]

Yes!! Personally, i consider these the best overall aquatic pet turtles

[@davehendricks4824]

Fantastic pets. I used to breed stinkpots!

[@jessicabriner-devore1147]

This is wholesome content.

[@dilophosaurussk4333]

i keep all of these with 5 goldfish and the goldfish never got hurt

[@rodneybever9583]

I would love to see a video on Axolotl's!

[@sampagano205]

Watching this in honor of turtles coming in second place in the best pet reptile competition, and definitely thinking about getting some of these guys.

[@mainemangreg8140]

I love this!!! It is so amazing how small they are as babies I want a whole bunch of stinkpots!!! But I live in Maine and I've heard that DNR hear is very strict about what you can and can't have

[@mainemangreg8140]

Also you should do a video on how they shed!!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Good idea, and good idea to watch your local laws. They are so cute though!

[@GnarledStaff]

One important thong to note is that the 4 inch rule is less to protect the turtles and more to keep kids from putting them in their mouths. These turtles may be small enough that you have to watch out for that if you have small children or impulsive adults. Especially with the strong jaws.

[@Lauren-ub7ih]

I had a softshell turtle when I was younger. Named it Tippy lol ❤

[@traveldreamer4616]

Excellent video. Great information.

[@EbrybodyLuvTony]

Went in today for a baby slider and they showed me a baby musk turtle and I didn’t even want to handle it when they showed it to me I was so scared to hurt it. Never seen a turtle so small and adorable. I immediately bought it and put him in a 20 gal Long and he looks tiny in it!!

[@913buz]

hey clints reptiles, just a suggestion but you could do a rating video on the cave gecko, a gecko that likes colder, damper climates or the panther gecko, which are pretty easygoing and fun to handle.

[@ClintsReptiles]

For sure

[@PrinceCharmingNY]

Hey Clint , Is there any aquatic turtles that can live in a 10 gallon most of there life ?

[@zedkatwala]

Thats a bit small for almost every aquatic turtle but if you upgrade to a 20 or 30 gallon tank you could house a stinkpot. The general rule would be for every inch of turtle you provide 10 gallons eg. a 12 inch red eared slider would get 120 gallons maby more if its very active so in theory if you had a 3 or 4 inch stinkpot you could house it in an 30 or 40 gallon tank.

[@zedkatwala]

Also remember that filters, pumps, proper diet, vet care and basking platforms can end up being very expensive especially if you consider you could be providing for this turtle for up to 55 years. Hope this helped.

[@PrinceCharmingNY]

@@zedkatwala thanks brother , I know the commitment all to well , I currently have 5 reptiles but , the thing is .... i have a few extra 10s laying around , and I really want a trutle ...lol I realized that I wont be getting a trutle , and if I do he' s going to be in a much bigger enclosure, Thanks

[@zedkatwala]

@@PrinceCharmingNY no problem i understand

[@TravelingFancyPants]

Yes! Turtles! I hope I’m turtley enough for the turtle club! Haha

[@ClintsReptiles]

Few are, but you might just make the cut :)

[@noonibean]

"Turtle, Turtle." LOL

[@djsnyder88]

I've been confused about a few things I commonly read in turtle care guides. I have a musk turtle, Sternotherus odoratus. I read that you should not to put small pieces of gravel in the tank because the turtle might eat it and die. This doesn't make sense to me because wild ones would obviously be surrounded by many things they could swallow. So unless a turtle has Pica I have a hard time believing this would be a common issue. Is there any truth to it? Secondly, I do provide my turtle with a UVA/UVB light, but I have read that commercial turtle foods provide the necessary calcium, vitamin D, and other nutrition that they normally could only develop/metabolize through UV exposure. Is that true? Lastly, how important is a heater? I read that Sternotherus odoratus, for example, has a native range from southern Canada down to texas. Obviously, that would mean their natural habitat includes cold water - particularly in winter. So is heated water always necessary? Any clarity would be appreciated! Thanks. :)

[@shanar7404]

I was going to be given 2 RES hatchlings, and went on the hunt for proper care info and you and The Turtle Girl popped up. She even mentioned you for research care in one. I talked my friend into releasing them back into the creek where she rescued them from being stuck. She had only had them for a couple of weeks. And when she released them, they were so happy!!! I absolutely love your channel, and the "bloopers" at the end are hilarious! Thank you for showing those!! And thanks for all the information. I know you very quickly said which was which type of turtle, but would you mind please, telling me again? I am wanting a turtle, a small one!, and one that doesn't require an 80 gallon tank. So I'm really doing my best to research everything so we can start slowing buying every thing we need. Oh, and do they require a friend or best to only have one per tank?

[@elijahmooney3331]

They put a whole new meaning to pet rock

[@2yearoldeastercandy935]

These things are also a LONG term commitment, some species live up to 50 years!

[@stephen876]

Get a large enough tank (45 gal+), a fluval canister 3-400 series, Reptomin, a turtle ramp (I have never seen mine use it though), heater. For 10 years, I have never seen my turtle use the basking light or basking spot. It's definitely the easiest pet to keep period. No bugs, no smell, no hassle.

[@paulwhite9242]

I find stinkpots and razor bask musk turtles basking fairly often in the wild (less so the eastern muds or yellow muds). They're very shy baskers; for wild ones I tend to need to be on the opposite side of a stream, or on a bridge looking down into a body of water. And they don't really come all the way out like sliders or cooters do most of the time. They'll be on a submerged log with most of their body *just barely* underwater with maybe the top of the shell and their noses poking out.

[@AQUAGUYUK]

interesting i also have Musk turtles so i will use some of the info here ty

[@dr.karasuoverhaul6963]

Maybe a video on fire bellied toads or newts for beginner pets? Keep up the good work, love the videos!

[@DozingGreen-fz6rg]

No amphibian is a good beginner pet, too delicate even for most experienced hobbyists.

[@thesoupofthebrain2446]

I always do the "cutest thing i have ever seen; don't tell my son!" too thats funny i am not alone

[@ClintsReptiles]

I need a "five of the cutest pet reptiles" video!

[@thesoupofthebrain2446]

sadly that would be the video that people would stop watching and unsub. its too subjective. then people would get pissy their pet wasn't on the list or theirs was beaten by something they deem less cute. its a funny idea proceed with caution. :D @@ClintsReptiles

[@chloemae5618]

Sounds super cute ^^

[@LeeLeeRuester]

Some places with the 4” laws will do things like “free baby turtle with purchase of complete turtle kit”

[@turosexotic3639]

Great video like always

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you!

[@tanyabattaglia93]

The 4 inch rule happened because people were contracting salmonella, including children who stick everything small in their mouths. Yeah gross. My professor was talking about it in a lesson a couple weeks ago. Many turtles were also dieing like Clint mentioned. I still remember my sister, cousins and I all had baby turtles when we were kids.

[@ThePhantomofFilm]

You should do a video on water snakes. Feisty but fun!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Great suggestion!

[@pierson974]

I’d like to throw in the Reeves turtle, also slightly drab in color but they stay pretty small, the largest being only 9 inches!

[@alessandradigraziano4483]

His "Don't tell my children" comment killed me 😂😂