Time to get my NEW Mata Mata into the CREEK!

[@paulcuffaro]

Mata looks so good in there!!

[@jebVlogs556]

*paulcuffaro* hey paul. wassup my dude!! quick question: did you name the mata mata in this upload on kamp kenan? if so whats its name? if not,im going to assume kenan harkin over here will give us a chance "opportunity" moreso to give suggestions in the comment section. btws merry christmas,traveling grace to you and your family. and may god to the father,the son and the holy spirit continually bless you abundantly throought your days in jesus name,amen!!

[@justinluke7210]

​@melissatrader8528 no reason to be rimude to the original commenter. Not every fans sees every video

[@melissatrader8528]

@@justinluke7210 I'm just joking here but everything should watch every video

[@62873milehi420]

Wow can't wait till is green

[@omarosbourne3694]

I need one too plus a snapper …..bucket list …..plus our climate is perfect in Barbados

[@sallyrutledge4726]

Oh Yes ! The Mata in Caiman Creek.... in the lower section (away from Marge ) ! Love this turtle species and you should be able to get an underwater shot of him feeding with that huge vacuum-cleaner-mouth ! Thanks Paul for the great trade .

[@maryann350]

What an amazing gift from Paul! He’s such a good guy ❤ 🐢 🍁

[@KampKenan]

:) Agreed!

[@deborahhatch1856]

That is one cool turtle

[@Whatever77777]

I love your videos. Makes me feel like I am viewing these animals in their natural habitat. Great content!

[@KampKenan]

Thank you!🙏🤠

[@julierobertson148]

What a perfect addition! And you can actually SEE him! Usually water in this kind of habitat is so tannin stained it's like strong coffee and you get a perfect mirror, but everything IN it is invisible. It'll get overgrown with algae, but right now his shell looks like a tropical wood carving.

[@donuchiha2368]

I love watching Paul's Vid and would often see the Mata Mata.. BUT Mien!! That Creek is exactly where it Belongs! ITS SO BEAUTIFUL !!

[@loriw2661]

So, so cool to watch the Mata-Mata underneath the Caiman’s tail!!🐊❤

[@KampKenan]

:)

[@BillCoz]

7:10 All the bumpy rough scutes and crevices on the mata mata's skin and carapace quickly collects algae crud and debris that settles in the crevices. That probably helps algae attach and grow on the skin and shell. These turtles literally become part of the environment.

[@evonnewhalen9794]

I have never seen a Mata Mata before and I have to say he is really cool looking. Thank you so much for sharing him. I can’t wait to see more videos of him. I think Martin would be a good name for him.

[@Juicejunkie409]

You said, name, the Madame Madame Madame Mat for Mat for him, working so hard, Madame Madame Mat

[@stefanostokatlidis4861]

Finally one of the coolest and most specialized turtles returns.

[@KampKenan]

🤠

[@MQuirk13]

awesome waking up to this!! hope all you kampers enjoy your christmas eve!! 🎄 🐢💚

[@otterlord5906]

This ecosystem of South Ameican species is so awesome. Even better with the Matamata.

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

Whoa, that's a gorgeous mata. One of the coolest species there is, imo.

[@ChristopherHovis]

Merry Christmas everyone ❤

[@johngulley5396]

That shell is something else...whoa! Glad he didn't nail ya when u were messin' with his head! Really a beautiful animal! Glad you got another one! 👍😎💯

[@KampKenan]

Thanks 👍

[@annmariewilso3016]

Matta looks fantastic , and i am excited to see more videos with the new turtle. This is going to be so awesome!

[@KampKenan]

More to come!

[@elainembla]

I love those! Jerry went to a reptile expo, recently, and He recorded a bucket full of Mata-matas . They looked like leaves floating around. lol how about Mathew for a name? Cayman Creek is looking like it has been there forever! Thank you Paul for letting Kenan have the Mata.. Him and Marge rule their piece of heaven. 😊❤

[@justinluke7210]

That is exactly where i thought he would go he looks so amazing!!!!!! Also merry Christmas

[@lawrenberghanson4401]

Very cool addition! You should call him Mat! It's technically in the name already.

[@jokerpaisa4ever]

Mateo

[@susanelezebeth]

Wishing you a very happy blessed Christmas and safe & prosperous New Years!

[@annnoyez]

He is so beautiful ❤

[@sallyrutledge4726]

What about 'Leaf Erikson' ..... The Explorer ! (Leif Erikson )

[@hooktraining3966]

YES this right here

[@robertforrest7956]

As Bullwinkle would say... What's a Mata U?? 😅 ❄️🎁🎄☃️🌟🕯️🥂🍾

[@piv9976]

love how the fish are hiding under the turtle, so cute

[@ClintFrost-vb2hf]

Mata Matas always look like they are having a good time. Glad to see one at the kamp again!

[@anthonykiefer387]

You always do an amazing job with all your children. I'd really love to be able to come to Kamp Kenan and see it all in person

[@ashleymoore9364]

Can't wait for Matt to see him!

[@quetzal2268]

It's smile is so cute.

[@alexrobertson6207]

Kenan man Convict Cichlids are CENTRAL AMERICAN, you're killing me with this lol it's an amazing enclosure but this part is driving me crazy in your videos 😅 Thanks for all the great content!

[@karenalefounder4083]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family xx

[@lannieglasscock-sf5tg]

That’s awesome, the Mata Mata fits in perfectly.

[@floridacracker_]

Up there with my favorites for sure.

[@Hellbender8574]

I LOVE the mata-mata turtle!

[@lindakokinda8145]

autumn he looks like the leaves of autumn awesome looking turtle

[@HLFlex99]

It would be absolutely amazing if you could try and breed both Mata Mata Turtles! Would definitely be a cool thing to do

[@HLFlex99]

Would be an awesome result if the Mata Mata’s did lay eggs that you could incubate!

[@hooktraining3966]

The world could use another Mata Mata breeder, so that the can stop being taken from the wild. Only very recently were they able to be consistently bred and last I checked I could count on one hand how many people in North America were able to get them to lay viable eggs. I'm sure that number has gone up slowly though!

[@Hannahpatriciadavis140]

I am excited

[@JavierFernandez01]

merry christmas! mata mata forever!

[@northernplantucky]

Matt the matamata😂

[@tinamarieussery3063]

Love him

[@pinkysaurusrex8964]

An ABSOLUTELY TRIPPY animal. You should name him Zilla, because of those spikes on his back 😅 SO COOL! 🎉 welcome you beautifully odd lil buddy 😊💜🦖

[@designprosb]

Yes 😍Mata Mata🥰 Thanatos is a greek god think would be a fitting name for him

[@deborahhatch1856]

Good luck keeping everyone warm🔥

[@mitkodimitrov8396]

Marry Christmas,from Bulgaria.Healt and happynes,for all

[@laveus0306]

In Indonesia mata is eye, and mata mata is spy😂

[@lamarschoell7827]

I love the new camp member. I think a great name for him would be Matt. like as in Matt the Mata Mata turtle.😊

[@jlo3688]

nice addition

[@lindad1195]

He’s beautiful!

[@melaniezagata4402]

Merry Christmas to you and yours Kenan!❤❤❤❤❤

[@cynthialbell9023]

Hi Kenan that MataMata turtle is so awesome looking. He is exploring his new pond. He will love to eat some of the small fish. Such a beautiful shell. I think the caimen will leave him alone. Perfect habitat for the two South American species. What a wonderful addition to your kamp. I would name hIm Frank. He looks like a Frankenstein creation. I will enjoy seeing update about him soon. Love your channel. Long time viewer. ❤🐢I hope that you, and your family have a wonderful Christmas.🎄🎀Cindy Florida

[@karylphan9899]

So cool to see how well he blends even with the little leaf litter.

[@gnabgib7304]

Thanks for sharing all your wonderful creatures with us! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, your animals, and your family!

[@Shaden0040]

Canon I wanna suggest to you that you get a polarizing filter for your cameras slash phone camera Which will allow us viewers to see what you see underwater above water. In other words this filter will cut out the glare from the sun reflecting off the top of the water preventing us from seeing what's under the water like you can up close. I think that'll improve your video presentations for us viewers. Thanks Have a great day And I hope that's helpful.

[@IrishTechGirl]

I love the Mata Mata. I've been fascinated with them since the first time I saw one. Thanks Paul! How about the ironic name of "Killer" cause theyre really so peaceful and their name actually means "Kill Kill". Another great video, Kamp Kenan. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you and yours. May your New Year be filled with health, happiness, and an abundance of blessings. ❤😊🐊🦎🐍🐢

[@bhutch216]

That’s a myth. They’re named Mata mata because their shell resembles the bark of the mata mata tree in South America where they are from.

[@IrishTechGirl]

@@bhutch216 huh, I'm sure Kenan said that was the meaning in this very video.

[@IrishTechGirl]

​​​​​@@bhutch216 Bob, he did indeed at 7:38

[@irishnative9163]

That Mata Mata is super cool

[@AvengerII]

"Sonny and Cher -- 'I got you, babe!'" Heh. Keep Sonny away from snow and skiing!!!!

[@Hannahpatriciadavis140]

Merry Christmas from the Hopkins family

[@dawnwesterbeck346]

My new favorite turtle ❤

[@willowswhispers577]

My husband had a Mata Mata at one time. Very very interesting animal. Merry Christmas

[@taohor]

mata looks so good in there :) and especially nice addition to the creek for sure. :) and merry christmas to ya kenan!

[@mackjeremee]

Merry Christmas everyone

[@mattiashellstrom4682]

Hey! I just love turtles in all shapes and forms but the mata mata is one of the favourites! also ive always wanted to see this species in an enviroment like this so this makes me happy! Cant wait to see the future for this guy! Merry christmas to all and best wishes from Sweden!

[@Maureen..]

A lovely looking turtle. I think Bill would be a good name, as in Kill Bill

[@everist22]

Love it 👊🙏

[@brettsoutdoorexperience9422]

Good morning Kenan! Love your videos man. Been here since you got Slinky.

[@KampKenan]

Morning! Thank you Brett, Happy Holiday!

[@laurabandstra3385]

Love the underwater footage 😊

[@danbachner4105]

Some day I hooento have a Mata Mata they are so freaken rad. He's going to love the high quality water in that stream.

[@marcosavila1204]

The Mata-mata feeling at home in caiman creek

[@zebedeemadness2672]

Convict cichlid (Amatitlania nigrofasciata) are Central American, from around Guatemala, Costa Rica, Hondura, Panama.

[@staceyskinner3984]

Bow bow mata

[@BlaineHeggie]

Beautiful animal, beautiful pond. I only worry that the other turtles will bite off the fingerlets on its neck. That's been my experience anyway. Hope all goes well.

[@christysank7705]

Cuffaro cool for Mata mata turtle

[@reptilemetaljen]

One of my fav turtles! 🐢 camouflaged instantly lol

[@iBeHampe]

Convict Cichlids breed like rabbits! once you have a group as large as the one you have, youll probably never run out 😂 having the turtle will actually help thin out the group

[@Shaden0040]

Kenneth I've been meaning to mention to you that you might want to add ghost shrimp to your various pods their native to America they're almost translucent To transparent, and they make great algae eaters and clean up crew To help break down detritus such as leaves and other stuff waste in your ponds and streams and aquascapes. this way to raise them is start them out in a tub so that you get a bunch of them and then inoculate every pond that you have they don't travel on land so they're not gonna escape and infest the wall Neighborhood. And since there are native species as far north as I believe the Carolinas in southern Maryland Virginia Maryland they can survive in barrackish water and if we're a limited time in saltwater but generally they're freshwater species brackets water species. I believe they can also be found in the Delmar Peninsula area. There have been reports that some have been found as far north as New England but they don't seem to last very long unless there's like a really warm winter in New England I believe they travel N via Ducks and geese and other coots and such waterfowl as the eggs and the babies get stuck in the feathers and take a ride. The other thing you should add to your system but double check with add our freshwater muscles and clams native to the area the only concern I would have is that they might get into your pumps and fowl them up somehow but there might be a way to put a screen filter to keep the larva out and therefore the adults won't form.

[@nicrodel]

In sumo, the gyoji (referee) says "matta matta" for a false start, but screams "TACHIAI" on a good match start. Imo Tachiai (ta-chi-eye) would be a cool name for such an insanely cool turtle.

[@bryonflaherty5957]

It really looks good I. The creek. I live in the Pittsburgh area so I say crick even though it’s spelled creek

[@Tingleboos]

I think the name matt is a cool name for mata mata, have a great Christmas & lovely new year to you & your family kenan.

[@pauletteallen8356]

His neck tuck in to the side

[@nathanielkeller5366]

I’m telling you Kenan you need to contact the people at C.A.R.E.S or the local aquarium society near you to get south or Central American fish that are threatened or endangered to put in those ponds. You can help to be an assurance colony for some species that way.

[@squeakatu1981]

Bill this turtle should be called Bill after Kill Bill. Merry Christmas Kenan, Matt, Tom, your families and everyone who reads this. I hope you all have a wonderful and safe time.

[@gnabgib7304]

Or technically Bill-Bill 😊

[@cindydifatta9012]

The Mata Mata should be named "Spike" cuz.....you know! Merry Christmas Kenan. 🎄☃️❄

[@AvengerII]

Looks more like a prehistoric fish than a turtle! "Leaf Turtle." Certainly looks interesting. I wonder what the personality is like once they're used to you?

[@terrimartens3976]

I hope Marge likes him!! It is her domain!!

[@Iamyogimom]

I believe Marge is on the other side with Lucifer

[@tonymartin7111]

Don't worry about him eating the Cichlids. Convict Cichlids are very very prolific at breeding. Most aquatic shops in the UK won't stock them because they don't want to deal with the fry/Juveniles being brought in all the time. They literally breed every 4 weeks he couldn't eat them all even if he wanted to. The Acara on the other hand might take a hit.

[@hooktraining3966]

If it was almost anything but convict cichlids I would say he would destroy their population in a few weeks but yeah they breed WAY too fast

[@heartlandreptiles]

Love the mata mata! Name him moto moto from Madagascar 2!

[@markistler1033]

I have 2 Central American ornate wood turtles that you can have for caiman creek they’ve grown to large for my indoor habitat one has been laying eggs

[@timmywood9677]

You should swim with the matamata in the reck pond

[@iBeHampe]

If I had that turtle species I think I would name it “Autumn” because it looks like fallen leaf litter!

[@Hannahpatriciadavis140]

Hi Kenan

[@karylphan9899]

You could call him Mott.😀

[@Roxyniny]

I think it would be awesome if you were to add a few South American fish to Caiman Creek!! 🤯

[@joeystanley2375]

He looks like spike!

[@richardoconnor7162]

I was hoping you put him up stream so Marge could teach him how to be a star.

[@naturewalkswithdawn7621]

You should name your mata mata Spike because all the spikes on top shell. Love your show God bless in Jesus loves you 💖

[@BC-kx5zb]

Orinoco would be a cool name. But Malodorus would be fitting since he's quite a stinker. Or even Dyson, he does "vacuum" up his prey.

[@hooktraining3966]

Is that an Orinoco varient? I used to know off the top of my head, as the one I used to own was an Orinoco

[@jughead8988]

I heard it's been said the Kenen looks like a mata mata !

[@shamrockinit8747]

I thought the snails 🐌 on the new guy would be a problem but if you’re not worried I won’t either!

[@maryvallas772]

Mowgli! Mowgli the Matta Matta!