My Turtles are Graduating to the BIG POND!

[@GregWittstockThePondGuy]

Sad indeed but I’d love to see some lilies!!!

[@davidvento5481]

He had water plants in the rec pond until (certain) turtles ate them. I wonder if waterlilies would thrive in the big pond? Once established they spread like crazy, especially local, native species. Surprised there are no Water Hyacinths/Water lettuce... things that can be collected locally.

[@_MikeJon_]

Cleaning up the pond would be sweet. Definitely need some logs or something for them all to pile on in the water. That way we could see them basking.

[@davidvento5481]

That’s what’s missing, some basking logs! Every pond/lake/marsh has downed trees that turtles bask on. They’d feel safer on logs than on the shore.

[@sallyrutledge8238]

Yes... that would good to see.

[@klaj6595]

That Caiman is an absolute UNIT. Good lord she is FASTTTT and stood her ground. WOW. What an absolutely impressive animal. And the male 🤣🤣 “bro, do what you want, I don’t really care” Human: pokes the caiman Female: touch me and die Male: oh you’ve done it now

[@JulieMaag]

when i was young I made a floating island for our painted turtles in our pond, and they loved it. they were on their constantly sunbathing. Maybe give it a try there.

[@loriw2661]

I definitely would love to see that big, hundred pound snapper! 🐢❤️🐢

[@jebVlogs556]

You mean the "Leviathan" Alligator Snapping Turtle 🐢 he's probably dug a huge cavern and tunnels under the Island 🏝️ tree located in the middle of the pond where it lays and waits in the murky water, to lore 🐠🐟🐠🐟🐠🐟 🐸 🐍 🪲🐛🪲🐛🪲🐛 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋 🪱 all manner of food prey items inti its gapping "Maw"

[@grass_snake80]

@@jebVlogs556 don't they eat other turtles too though?

[@jebVlogs556]

@@grass_snake80 the Alligator snapping turtle is a "Opportunistic" type species of aquatic turtle that yes, does cannibalize its own and eats other turtles(of its hunger enough) all animals in fact, rather it be by nature or nurture it happens. Kenan said this years ago," he saw deer literally eating an egg,from a tree which houses a birds nest." Not everything is cut and dry. If something is lacking for higher brain functions or needs protein, even herbivores will eat live or dead/decaying bodies. Again it happens and most of them don't allow good protein to go to waste. Now,that being said, I've seen monitor lizards eating dried or fresh fruit and berries(Perenti's, Asian, Tegu, Black Throat, Gila,Black Dragons and even Iguanas and Gators do it) it's not as uncommon as you might think 💬🤔. Anacondas start off at the bottom of the food chain when they are born(Monkeys,if they are hungry or big enough, Caiman,Jaguar,Hawks,Predatory Fish like Tailed Catfish or Gouch,Frogs too will eat them no problem) until they are big enough they are up for grabs like anything else. The Biggest ones,and oldest Anacondas you don't see(they hunt in deep damp foliage and wait for days until something walks by) Jaguars ..in the Amazon's don't hunt locals(as we are lead to believe) or city folk like you or me(we smell too clean with the perfume and stuff) and you might as well walk around with a foghorn going off,causes how loud we Smell to the wild animals out there,a majority reason we dont see them(but they can Definitely smell you and hear the moment you touch that dry rock or wet grass) oh by the way, all wild animals especially in the Amazon's are taught by the mother,she passes the knowledge unto her offspring,what to avoid(humans mostly) and what to kill and run from..

[@PDYALL]

Those spotted turtles are definitely my favorite they’re freaking gorgeous

[@davidvento5481]

They’re really amazing when they’re small with spots all over.

[@Jeto704]

Love seeing the big pond. Would love to see you feed the big pond again soon.

[@sallyrutledge8238]

I agree... there are some great personalities in that Big Pond !

[@baileywicklund]

Maybe you could look into an underwater tracker. Then we could see how much a turtle truly moves around! Something similar to what release programs do, but a shorter time period!

[@bhutch216]

That would be way out of the budget.

[@Raven06025]

But also very cool lol

[@jebVlogs556]

@@bhutch216 hi Mr Bob Hutchinson: yes it be way out of budget: but I'm sure some of us would willing to Donate to getting a few donos together so we can 🫰 get these cameras on a few turtles..

[@bhutch216]

@@jebVlogs556 I don’t think she’s referring to cameras. She’s talking about tracking tags which requires more infrastructure than Kenan probably wants to deal with.

[@jop4473]

MIght be time to do some trimming around these ponds. Also happy to see these ponds have less turtles in them so there are no issues with them being too crowded. Great nursery and then they can graduate just like this.

[@ledwards7171]

That pink side neck has to be one of the most beautiful turtles I've ever seen!❤

[@sallyrutledge8238]

I agree !

[@julierobertson148]

You've successfully created the best home possible for these guys. Proof is in their contented (speedy!) growth and maturation. Only to be expected, I guess, but the raccoon-survivor was the most cautious and least eager of those we saw relocated. Even when the others dove in and were eating, he (?) was not convinced he'd be safe. (Love your place, Kenan.)

[@sallyrutledge8238]

I was also noticing that the survivor was the most cautious... which speaks to the power of their memory. I continue to be so impressed by the mental abilities of reptiles !

[@IrishTechGirl]

Love starting my day with a Kamp Kenan video. And on top of that, Matt's back!! 😊 I've missed your input, questions, and excitement about all the animals!! The turtles are growing so fast. It's great to see them moving to the big pond. 🐢 My favorite part of the video was when the female camien came flying out and watching you two taking off. 😂 Salcatas Burrow 👍😃

[@catstyf7151]

I was kayaking in one of our rivers (I live in SW Michigan) and found a little spiny soft shell. He was only about 1½" in diameter and sooo cute. Also spotted a couple sliders and a map turtle.

[@dannielleillig7683]

Once you keep torts and turts u see their soul thru their eyes! ❤

[@travMajesty69]

Kenan and you guys on the channel, really are one of the best in the hobby. Love the content and direction you have taken. All the hard work is paying off! Fred would be proud of how well you have taken care of his animals. ♥️

[@KampKenan]

Wow, thank you very much. Really appreciate that!🙏🤠

[@ryanmayes-vn1bh]

can you both do a perimeter walk about of the big pond to show how you fence your wet land in please

[@downingkris7921]

Probably one of my fav videos!! Always good to actually see Matty!!! lol..He talked more today as well! lol

[@sallyrutledge8238]

Wicked Video . . . . Reaching into crevices, finding so many beautiful species, moving the graduates , a giant wild Iguana and memories of the "Butt Fish" ... and Matt is back. THANK YOU !

[@maryvallas772]

I remember when you put the baby sliders in Sophia's pond, they were just tiny little guys! But they have always been feisty little characters, always first in line to eat! 😂 I'm kind of sad they have graduated to the big pond, but I'm pretty confident they will still be eager to show up for food!

[@tg4108]

Imagine the big pond all cleared up. Being able to see those monster turtles all happily living Hope it happens

[@davidvento5481]

I’ve never seen a pond that large totally clear. Lots of organic matter constantly falling into it, it’d be a challenge trying to clear it up.

[@tg4108]

@davidvento5481 the wet land filter probably would have some sort of skimmer And with a large enough filtration and flow it's possible to be clear ,probably not crystal clear, but clear enough to see the aquatic life

[@katesear7631]

Getting a Kamp Kenan video notification always makes my day. Love you guys ❤

[@tinus7634]

It's realy time for the Wetland Filter for the big pond!

[@jebVlogs556]

Thank you, someone else finally suggested that wetland filter too

[@johnphillips5097]

It’s always fun looking for turtles and seeing all the secret places they hide in. All in a feature length episode 👍💯🖖

[@crowbarreza]

Yes !!! Matty Is back.... miss you man

[@patrickhubbell6198]

You need to get a pontoon raft in the middle of that big pond for turtles to bask on so you can see them more.

[@davidvento5481]

Just some logs for them to bask on would do fine.

[@downingkris7921]

Always great seeing you in your element Mr. Kenan..Have a great weekend! Hi Matty!!!

[@davidvento5481]

Wow the garage is so neat and tidy. No more “roach room” either, whoa!

[@KampKenan]

Yes….SO Happy about that🤠

[@MQuirk13]

always excited to wake up to a new episode of kamp kenan .. lookin forward to kickin back n enjoying the video .. hope everyone has a wonderful day!! 🐸🐊🐢🦎🐍💚🌞

[@briancooke2435]

I want to get a pair of Diamondback terrapins they are my favorite and are so beautiful and majestic looking

[@MikeBronson515]

This probably my favorite part. The animals getting new, upgraded, or graduating to bigger enclosures 🙌🏻

[@MFoster392]

Great video as usual, i love watching you grow out these animals they grow so fast with steady high quality Fluker food like you feed. How deep is your big pond i can't believe you can find them in that one.

[@kristinmcintosh91]

I have always have loved videos when you are at the big pond. We have had so many memories of you there. Looks great Kenan!

[@KampKenan]

More to come Kristen! Hopefully some day we'll be swimming in it!

[@whiteraven1911]

They grow up so fast 🥲

[@cawfeebean3697]

Great vid! Would love to see more of the big pond…filming from a kayak would definitely show it off from a different perspective.

[@sallyrutledge8238]

GREAT idea !

[@Hep.F]

I just watched this and I Screamed😮 and Jumped! 🐊 Love ya all! ❤🇨🇦❤🐾🌿

[@squeakatu1981]

Loved this video!! I'd also love to see you filming under water in that pond.

[@KampKenan]

Us too!!!

[@YochevedDesigns]

What sets Kenan apart from other reptile channels, is that he's more concerned about a healthy habitat for the animals, and not so much into pet breeding programs and display animals. There's a bit of that, but it's not the priority by a long shot. The welfare of the animals always comes first.

[@sallyrutledge8238]

YES !..... and that's why so many of us STAY year after year !

[@nicoles2289]

We appreciate all the hard work you do! Thank you for the great content!

[@ismaelrosario3137]

Love to see that big pond

[@northernplantucky]

I have a question. Do you have any concerns about hybridization? I was thinking specifically of the Central American sliders Crossing with yellow belly or red-eared sliders

[@kristawoodard516]

Hi kenan!! nice long video...maybe you could put a rock in the filter that the baby torts get stuck in so they could sit on it and dont' drown if they get in there :)

[@KampKenan]

Thanks for the tip

[@pendergrass4418]

Aww I’m going to miss those gregarious sliders. Wish the big pond was clear so we could see them.

[@youtubeplayer8173]

Love how Matt pets all the turtles so wholesome!

[@StonedtotheBones13]

So cute when the spotted went to hide after too lol. Stayed put fine, then "no, go away!"

[@davidvento5481]

Matt pets, Kenan double fists! Woooooo hoooo 😂

[@johnroberts1352]

Best way to start the day,at the camp.

[@disneyfan7021]

Just wondering if you would ever consider having Greg Whittstock and Ed construct another recreation pond with an Aquascape wetland filter and only keep turtles in there where we could see all the turtles. That would be awesome, especially taking underwater footage in something like that👍👍👍

[@davidvento5481]

An above ground pond with a viewing window would be amazing.

[@sarahmoorcroft8826]

The caiman scratching its head is so freaking adorable!!!

[@robertmiller2831]

It’s not the size of the caiman in the fight, but the size of the fight in the caiman!!!

[@MamaJ1997]

Loved the extra long video today. All kinds of exciting things happening at Kamp Kenan🎉

[@andrewnseanmcgraw9878]

I caught a full grown, wild snapping turtles and they are absolute tanks when it comes to strength

[@floridacracker_]

Funny, I just had a turtle head popping out too

[@anthonygriffith6178]

How does Kenan not have 1 million subs yet? Not getting the recognition he deserves

[@sallyrutledge8238]

I know... but when you are NOT dangling red-meat "click bate" on your channel, many folks are just not interested !

[@stevensanimalworld1128]

Last winter you had turtles and tortoises in the house for 5 days straight. I did too being an hour north. Florida winters can be stressful at times.

[@ruarkp8309]

Would love more content on the big pond ! :)

[@reptilecare1]

I grew up with red eared sliders as my dad actually got some when he was 9 years old some of those we still have today even though my dad is now 72 but they seem too old to breed now as they slmost never lay anymore but the other day i actually caught an animal that got away from me 12 years ago it has no eyes (born that way) but still managed to both survive and thrive in a pond here in Denmark for that many years and also get away from me long before i was even near the pond i only managed to capture it because it was a cold day and i spotted it underwater at the edge of the pond

[@aquaticcreator]

If anyone is as big of a nerd about this stuff as you, it would be me currently living in Alberta, Canada, but watching your videos can literally bring me to happy tears and leave me dreaming and obsessing about living with animals. The way you do I would like to Offer myself as your number one caretaker/employee/friend/animals first and above everything else lol please please please invite me to work with you and on your piece of paradise you live at !! Fingers crossed. Thanks again if you read this, my name is Byron Mckay I am 46 going on 22.

[@dnico]

💚💚🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢 yes we need wetland for epic multi species turtle pond swim 100%

[@rachaelLbm]

What are the big long filter system plans I would love to see all the animals

[@karenthomas2302]

Fun kids (turtles) had to put you on pause had to go feed my tortoises. More important then watching the video I would say. lol. All of them turtles are grown fast, crazy how fast they grow when they are happy. Tfs

[@selinamattocks]

I get such a kick out of matt getting excited about all your animals. He is like a kid in a candy store lol. 😂

[@quinntessentiallyme9894]

Can we get a new pond video? I am really interested in how you take care of the turtles in here. Do you try to catch them on occasion to check their health? Do you find other things in this pond that shouldn't be there?

[@tomvelgersdijk9444]

Wetland for the big ponds would be awsome

[@Raven06025]

I’m gonna miss the sliders in the eco system pond, they’re so bold haha! They sure did grow, I’m sure they’ll enjoy moving.

[@thecatsmeow9972]

Glad Matt is back- to bad he couldn’t of went up North w/ you

[@RADIOACTIVE2000]

26:14 Tom Hanks!

[@chiyo9014]

Have you thought about microchipping turtles before putting them in the big pond and maybe place some tag readers around the pond so you can see what they are up to?

[@debzacher1332]

I love the back pond!

[@KampKenan]

Some day it will be cool to swim in it!

[@observeNaturalevolution]

It's all good K !!!! Alot of us get Baked in the morning and have fun with reptiles 😂

[@Tawanda617]

with all the different breeds of turtle in the same pond will they cross breed?

[@jebVlogs556]

Some of them yes.. but a lot of them are natural occurring morphs in the same genius or an off branch of a subspecies

[@MrBluemanworld]

Turtles are so cool

[@Sequoyah_7]

Favorite videos to watch: turtles and tortoises, relaxing, informative, they make me happy...except for the Kaimens, that was scary.

[@sallyrutledge8238]

I know... but she was just scared.

[@laurag1076]

U bring me instant joy ❤ love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@juelz713]

I am going to miss seeing the turtles and caimans together

[@BandanaBaidya-j9e]

❤

[@Ochibason]

Matts a blast!

[@Heavens24Angel]

He's a cool dude 😆😆

[@davidvento5481]

Skunk sniffer! Lol 😂

[@antman0899]

I would love them to clear up that pond I was hoping when you partnered with them it was for this pond first!

[@SuperCookinggirl]

You need to check out it's a shell thing, in Otter creak FL. It's a so-called turtle rescue that keeps their turtles in inhumane inclosers consisting of steal stock tanks, with a slab of wood as shelter/ shade.

[@phoenixandthepack2367]

Kenan be working hard with a smile on his face that’s what happens when you love what you do 🫡

[@sallyrutledge8238]

YES!

[@Eugenia_Farms]

i to like the smell of skunk haha

[@jebVlogs556]

🦡 honey badger, ferrets,marmots,weasels, wolverines, mink and skunks all have the worst foot 🦶 odor in the animal kingdom.. believe it or not, skunks can chase away a tiger, lion, bobcat,puma,Jaguar and leopard.. however .. if the one percent of them cats is hungry enough, it will eat them while getting sprayed 😅

[@Eclipsed_Edits]

That’s cool

[@seasonallyferal1439]

Kenan loves the free labour

[@ranirai8550]

Love your videos always.

[@KampKenan]

Thank you!

[@karylphan9899]

Clean the pond? That would be cool if you put a small island in the pond so the turtles could sun.

[@makewithmegma]

🔥💕👍

[@tomw5824]

What kind of bite power do the various turtles have? Can you lose a finger reaching under some of the logs/shelves?

[@coolhive2941]

I think you should watch that footage back. It looks like the Caiman may have been injured. When it went into the pond, it was scratching at its mouth. I hope it’s OK.

[@GatorMike79]

Let's go!! Great video as always buddy! Everything is looking awesome

[@eb8601]

Been watching your channel for years! Love it man but I gotta say, u have a tendency to speak so enthusiastically (which is great!) but not while you’re holding a turtle in your hands please! You be shaking these little guys sometimes😆😩 I know they’re resilient, but would be a great example for my kids (who love you!) to handle these beautiful animals w more care & empathy and not shake them when they get too excited😵‍💫🐢

[@grass_snake80]

agree. love kenan but i don't like seeing turtles handled roughly. just cause you can doesn't mean you should.

[@Shaden0040]

you need some sort of water flow in that big pond because when it gets dry out like you saw earlier this year you're smaller turtles like the ones you're putting in there now have problems with the gas So if you have water flowing in a little bit more water volume in that pond during the dryer months I think you'll be better off and that something you want to talk to at the pond professor about.

[@CraftCruDude]

We all know why he likes that Skunk 🦨 funk! Y’all need to smoke a BIG O’l Doobie spade out on the 🐢 pond…. I can see Their faces now…. 😵‍💫😮‍💨

[@Noelle509]

I want to invest in a lg size automatic feeder for the big big pond. I seen one on BamaBass and thought it would be perfect for Keenan!!!

[@Erickpedro-u8b]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@elobrien1975]

Wicked awesome video! (yes, I am from Massachusetts!)

[@Dannyfuller]

Maybe you can put and underwater drone or something under the water so we can see them

[@michaelhband]

👍👍👍❤❤❤🐢🐢🐢

[@MOONSLIFE36]

Im so happy to be a member ❤

[@KampKenan]

So glad, thank you for joining Moonlife!

[@unkownperson9250]

a species that burrow: gopher tortoise my all time favorite turtle

[@disneyfan7021]

Actually I just realized you mentioned about constructing a huge wetland filter on your large existing lake that would be insane🤗🤗🤗

[@gallaherchris]

Today's video is brought to you by Prinsu, 😆 🤣 😂

[@vicesparis]

I love the kamp

[@kimmiek0]

😮 really? they always want to go TWORDS the water😂 Kenan I think you knew that