Mata Mata, The Best Pet Turtle?

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The mata mata turtle (Chelus spp.) has got to be one of the strangest, coolest looking, and most beautiful of all turtles. Heck, we have a whole video just about their necks: • AWESOME Feeding Adapta...
I love mata matas! BUT, I don't have a mata mata. I have no plans to get a mata mata. So is the mata mata a good pet? Is it the best pet turtle for you?
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[@ClintsReptiles]

Flexispot is having their annual anniversary sale! Use my code CLINT for up to 60% off on orders over $500 at bit.ly/clint10

[@HassanMohamed-jy4kk]

Hey Clint, Why don’t you get to think of a suggestion and creating a KZbin Videos all about the Origins and the Inspirations of the Reptiles in Myths, such as Dragons, Wyverns, the Loch Ness Monster, Sea Serpents, Nagas, the Hydra, the Leviathan, the Amphisbaena, the Cockatrice, the Basilisk, Medusa The Gorgon, Typhon, Quetzalcoatl, The Feathered Serpent God, Etc. on the next Clint’s Reptiles on the next Saturday coming up next?!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍👍👍👍👍

[@jebVlogs556]

I'm sorry 😢but Clint you are definitely biased when it comes to your favorites of reptiles. I'm part of the unpopular group of herps. You might have one or full grown ones. But I bet you $1 you would select box,sliders,even a common snapping turtle over a mata mata to bring to a educational kids show. Yes,they are very slow moving(I like them that way) not everyone is going to win the rat race by running around in a full circle just to get to the finish line.. Mata mata take their own time(they have the most Vast of colors,patterns habits,habitats abd personalities) i have both a wild version and domestic mata mata. They act nothing like what you describe my friend 😅😢

[@jebVlogs556]

​@@HassanMohamed-jy4kkthat's a great suggestion 🙂 👍. Like how the armored dragon or armored lizard of Arizona are actually "underground cavern lizards."

[@jasonirelan-ig5fl]

Do you do reptile trades? I like the snake I have which is an albino Apalachicola goini king, but he's a male, and I want a female.

[@jadedjaws4952]

I've never would've thought an ad for a table could be so dang entertaining. Never change, Clint. Also if I picked a turtle to represent you, it would definitely be a mata mata. They're also one of my absolute favorites because they're just the silliest and cutest little guys with their always present smile who never fail to lift my spirits. Just like your videos! 🐢

[@karlrobertosterman]

Clint I watch these not because of the animals, I watch them because your passion and enthusiasm is infectious.

[@grumpleforskin]

I do both

[@Riike28]

I've never felt the need to own reptiles but i still never miss one of these videos (or snake discovery ones for that matter)

[@StrikeEagle784]

Why not both? 😊

[@user-eg7xb2jf2c]

I watch it because all the videos are Stinkin rad

[@phasm42]

Yeah, Clint is the original vector that sucked me into the world of reptiles.

[@Moonsong227]

"We keep the water clean and we feed it" hilarious and what a mood

[@KatieDeGo]

Clint, the look of pure unbridled joy while riding your desk was amazing! 😂 Also, the Mata Mata is a beautiful turtle but you're right, not pet material 😊

[@kimberlyrichardson5943]

Clint is an extremely smart child cosplaying as an adult lmao

[@KatieDeGo]

@@kimberlyrichardson5943 I wholeheartedly agree 🥰

[@mrfish.-]

He’s so charming!! ☺️

[@timbow1356]

Clint is one of the few Animal KZbinrs that has a bio related degree. While education isn't everything, this is why Clints material FEELS organic, organized, passionate, and humble. Clint is a treaure. He is brilliant.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much!

[@CoMtLion]

Yes. As an ecoclimatologist it really show that Clint has a degree in biology. It really comes out that he understand things in way that only a biologist can.

[@amandajackleson935]

@@CoMtLion I agree, as well. As a dishwasher, I can say that Clint has mastered teaching his passion while not sounding patronizing.

[@brownbrown9554]

This comment just confirmed that I am going to subscribe 👍🏽 Thank you and I can't wait to learn more about the reptile world 😊

[@rachelvedock6376]

Without a doubt, the best sponsor segment of Clint's career! 😂🤩🤣 And the turtle info was delightful as always 😊

[@WolfieDawn]

Right? I've never actually wanted a desk before this lol

[@aappaapp6627]

The long awaited return of the Mata Mata lol

[@67neeley]

Clint, I appreciate this, I have read and watched anything I can on these as it's my favorite turtle! I legitimately was just saying there isn't a lot of information on the mata mata, and I wake up to this. I rescued a baby mata mata from someone local here who kept him in a plastic container with no filter barely fed. I have had him two years now in a pond setup, I do use a sand, media sump and uv filter. The room stays very humid as the frogs and geckos I keep require it and I keep it temp regulated, my ph stays around 6.0 to 6.5 he feeds on different live feeders, I do use a supplement with as well. I will say I loved this video because it gave even more insight to a turtle that is truly hard to keep as I do upkeep daily I test the water daily also. Truly thank you for this video and giving a great insight to how hard they are to keep

[@MinhHieu-ie6eh]

Uh so how the mata mata you keep has been doing lately these year in the pond ? is it still alive or what ?

[@Michelle_Mayo]

​@@MinhHieu-ie6ehhe said he has had him for two years now...

[@reptilemetaljen]

They get massive too lol very awesome turtle! I want one someday but I’d have to have tons of space lol my common snapping turtle hogs the space lol 😂

[@prcervi]

how's the little guy been growing? and are you now considering adding a fountain/waterfall feature?

[@mandowarrior123]

See if you can draw one side and pump out the other- they seem to love moving water, like most things and it'll help keep the water clean upstream. Best of luck. Write everything you learn down to make sure everyone can learn from any mistakes you make. Do you weigh him for health checks? This is standard on most turtles but if they're stressed easily maybe this is something others do wrong. Conversely, you may be doing it in a way that is good, so please record these and share your findings. Some aquaria will appreciate it and share back with you. Full schematics of your pond and your routine, his diet and climate and observed behavior would also help. I'm essentially asking you to write a book/paper on your care, but it could save many turtles and enable them to be displayed more readily. Particularly because you HAVEN'T copied an existing success, it is much easier to find common variables.

[@deliberatarian1646]

Clint, please do a video on pigeons and doves. They’re so much more than they get credit for in the domestic setting and I think you’re the perfect person to get into that. It would make the best feathered reptile to exhibit on this channel.

[@howdy7726]

Only clint can make me watch a sponsorship for a desk and enjoy every second of it

[@amosfamous7327]

This channel is consistently one of the best out there. Thank you Clint and everyone that helps him do this.

[@dannyspence2390]

The Detroit Zoo has ALSO had the same Mata Mata for a VERY long time in our zoo's reptile house! Bonus fun fact, our reptile house is also one of the only original structures from the 1920s from our ORIGINAL zoo! Signed, a Detroit native and former Detroit Zoo employee lol

[@malusignatius]

I do deeply love the Mata Mata. One of my favourite scenes ever from an Amazon documentary involves a camera slowly making it's way through the murk of a river and then that big stupid grin looming out of the shadows.... How someone hasn't convinced Frank Oz to make a muppet of one and have it appear on Sesame Street or something I do not know.

[@chickensalad3535]

I love this comment, lol.

[@danielleanderson7922]

Imagine spending the day at the aquarium with Clint! Now that would be a stinkin' rad day!

[@kiasmidt7678]

"field trip with Clint" would be an amazing Patreon perk

[@SonicBoone56]

Bob seems very knowledgeable on mata matas. Seems even Clint learned things when he asked those questions. Love to see it.

[@lynn2035]

My son loves your videos. I think your channel is awesome. He's ten and very into bugs and reptiles resetly he told me he's having a hard time making friends that they don't get him, and they don't like bugs like him. I was able to brighten his day by bringing up your channel and telling him there's lots of people who do like that stuff and even get jobs taking care of animals like that KZbin guy you like and he said clint?! I said yes him he's got lots of friends who love the same things as you , and it takes time to meet people who love the same things." Anyways I just wanted to say thank you for your great videos that brighten his day I always tell people and him that when I see your videos I almost see my son as an adult lol. He currently wants to be a bee keeper when he grows up for the sweetest reasons. ❤

[@Brittney356]

Life is always rough when you are his age. But when he is able to get truly into the hobby of keeping bugs and reptiles, he is going to meet some of the best people. I can't count the number of people, just like Clint. Really, I think most of us are like him in some ways. Maybe you can look into taking him to a reptile show in your area? He could meet some people just like him.

[@paranoiarpincess]

The KZbinr Bobby from the channel Bass Fishing Pro had a Matamata. He's only had it for a little over a month or so but it's seems to be thriving. He has it in a full on pond, in Florida, outside, with live live-barers breeding in the pond with him for a for source.

[@surrival1979]

The goofiness in all the videos keeps me coming back to understand the exotic animals some people keep.

[@ezlo90]

This video contains the best ad I've ever seen on KZbin. 10/10

[@timapiepgrass8702]

Can't imagine how excited Clint must have been for this video!

[@kungfor]

I just visited the Loveland Aquarium a month ago, was blown away by the size of the Arapaima. Pictures really don't do them justice.

[@SawyersHerpetology]

Oh yeah their arapaima is an absolute unit 😆

[@HassanMohamed-jy4kk]

Hey Clint, Why don’t you get to think of a suggestion and creating a KZbin Videos all about the Origins and the Inspirations of the Reptiles in Myths, such as Dragons, Wyverns, the Loch Ness Monster, Sea Serpents, Nagas, the Hydra, the Leviathan, the Amphisbaena, the Cockatrice, the Basilisk, Medusa The Gorgon, Typhon, Quetzalcoatl, The Feathered Serpent God, Etc. on the next Clint’s Reptiles on the next Saturday coming up next?!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍👍👍👍👍

[@Sporkyspork]

I love the Living Planet Aquarium! It's so cool that you have a good relationship with them, and make these types of features possible. :)

[@gubjorggisladottir3525]

Clint and that new desk... I think that not even his children (older two) would not enjoy the desk ride as much as Clint did...

[@derpdeherp7121]

I would genuinely love a series where Clint just goes around to different zoos and aquariums and talks with the keepers about what’s involved with caring for a given animal.

[@steamedyam21]

I also love mata mata, despite which subspecies , all of them are gorgeous, Hey Clint, would you mind enlight us about Diamondback Terrapins?

[@harpycelaeno2699]

I came for the Mata Mata. I stayed for the delightful table play. Clint, you beautiful goof!

[@akaqueequeg]

The mata mata's smiley mouth cracks me up. Looks like a wizard or some fantasy creature combined with that beard

[@paranoiarpincess]

But Clint... is the Flexispot the best pet table for you?

[@ItsMeFern2019]

4:50 The pure joy coming off this man as he vibes atop a really cool table is giving me all the seratonin I needed today

[@spinr2000x]

I know Kamp Kenan had a Mata mata fairly long term in an outside pond in South Florida, which would cover the humidity and temperature needs of the turtle.

[@cathrynbreeding1285]

I was thinking the same thing. Kenan is unique in that he has cultivated a natural enough environment that he succeeds by benign neglect. There is nothing more delightful than him looking for another turtle and pulling out the mata mata instead. It did well at Fred's too.

[@dadupakistan]

The best point here is clearly seeing a PHD say "WIIII!" on an elevator desk and probably thinking about putting a Mata Mata on it and pressing the button up and down repeatedly.

[@von3562]

I can't get over that smile 😂

[@Gaspingindeath]

Great video as always, but also probably the best sponsor clip I've ever seen. Just seeing you ride the desk up and down is something that I need to watch on repeat

[@cbones98]

Clint seems like an insanely nice guy. Gentle and humble. Need more people like him.

[@gabrielb5742]

4:47 we need a clint reptiles out of context meme

[@firesighnavatar3283]

the way Clint talks about these lads sounds like how I talk about thresher sharks

[@aprilbonenberger]

Mata Mata so nice they named it twice! I love their cute lil smiley face!!

[@Amy-il7mq]

I remember the first time I saw a mata mata! I was visiting an aquarium and walked past a tank, I thought it was a weird log with plants on it at first. Then it stuck it's neck out to grab some food at the surface. I was very surprised to see the log extend it's neck, but I spent a long time at the tank marveling at how strange and cool they look.

[@reptiletailz108]

Love getting the notifications that u posted!! I get to learn

[@silverseen8300]

Been watching u for years, love ur videos❤️ the desk upgrade was awesome😂

[@ivanrichardson1608]

I absolutely love each and every video you make at my work. Seeing that turtle at work every day is always fun

[@ananke23]

I was so happy to see this video on the Mata Mata as I saw one at the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, NJ. Thanks Clint!

[@CHRISSmith-mj2cd]

Great vid bro. Great questions and phenomenal answers and knowledge.

[@goatsplitter]

I do not watch these videos with any desire or want of a pet at all. But i do so absolutely love reptiles, and love to see them and hear them talked about and you do an excellent job in part due to the information, but largely because you're so excited to talk about the animal, too.

[@BajaHenry]

Keep up the good work Clint! I’ve used your videos to help family with their worries about reptiles, arachnids, etc. to the point that my girlfriend and brother have started their own collections. Thank you for the great content and education.

[@IronShaman81]

Great video, Clint! You and your animals are the highlight of every week!

[@ravenkhh]

You’re just wanted to say you’re one of the main reasons I’m going to be studying to be a zoologist! Love your videos!

[@alledzebu1975]

I've been waiting for this one! Thanks.

[@Gloamy17]

I adore the Mata Mata. Such a cool looking beast! 😁❤

[@murplestudios4439]

Bro had so much fun he turned into a child on that new desk

[@recoilrob324]

Any day I learn something new is a good day....and today I learned about a turtle that I'd never seen or heard of. Thanks very much!

[@SonicBoone56]

I feel like they sponsored Clint just because they know he'd be crazy enough to actually ride on a desk lol.

[@dustinwatson5073]

I have been waiting for this video for ever!💚💚

[@PinkbellyKingdom]

I love matamatas! And surely did I enjoyed this video😍 It would be lovely to have an episode specially for sideneck turtles like snakenecks and shortnecks. I'm fascinated by the turtles from the southern hemisphere. Would die to see a pinkbellied sideneck on this channel as well❤ Keep up the amazing work Clint!

[@pvtpain66k]

I was soooo tempted when my local reptile store had a Mata mata. Thankfully I didn't have anywhere for it, but I still want one...

[@XxJoitchxX]

Amazing as always~ Love Mata mata's, and I would love to see you make a video about trinket snakes

[@edgarallenhoe3518]

Never thought I'd say this, but that's my favorite ad read from your channel yet.

[@Birzt]

Just this week I was looking for Clint's Mata Mata video. Here it is.

[@spongebobseyelashes8548]

Love how much you enjoy the table 😂

[@marrlo121]

I already know this is going to be the BEST video I watch on KZbin today!

[@maureenlaneski2802]

After accidentally tapping straight to the ad for the desk, I gave this video a thumbs up. ❤

[@dpeterson5630]

I just clicked on this video because the mata mata is one of my absolute favourite animals!! I made a whole multimedia project about them in college! And I hope this video is 20 minutes of talking about how delightfully goofy they are. What wonderful creatures!!

[@stuchly1]

Best sponsorship segment I have ever seen anyone do on KZbin. ❤👍

[@phasm42]

Clint riding the desk was great 😅

[@AceOfSpadesX]

Love the scindapsus growing wild on those trunks

[@sotastatesoulja]

Clint, you should have hopped on the table when you said "no matter how big of an animal you have on here"

[@kiwi_in_sylvania5449]

I've been waiting for this video since the one on suction feeding (and why it sucks on land!) Kia ora from NZ!

[@turtlejeepjen314]

Clint, THANK YOU for climbing on the rising desk before I had to make the request.🙂😊 Made the video PERFECT!!!!

[@TheBlandetgodt]

I love these videos, Clint is totally the american version of the late Danish TV presenter Poul Thomsen, he made mainly nature programs in the 80s and 90s, check it out, its allmost uncanny.

[@barbarahouk1983]

I promise you I will not be getting this turtle for a pet. It would be unwise for me. TY for the pros and cons. I hope others find this honest review helpful too. Meanwhile, I enjoyed your photography of this animal, especially the feeding. I am glad I found your channel.

[@Michelle_Mayo]

Our family absolutely adores him💕

[@Caio.NSouza]

I love that, looks like they are always happy :)

[@HidaAtarasi]

It sounds like it’s not that they are intolerant of water quality issues per se, but that they don’t like shifting conditions. In a system as massive as a professional aquarium’s, there’s likely little shift from day to day, or hour to hour, or even week to week.

[@Cristoferurlaub]

They say you should never meet your heroes cuz theyll just disappoint you. I would like everyone to know that Clint does NOT follow this rule. He is a wonderful human being. In fact, I'm going to give him an overall score of 4 based on our five criteria. It would be higher, but he gets a 1 out of 5 on Availability since he is literally one of a kind, and also that one is presumably not for sale. This places him just barely lower than a Western Hognose. Jokes aside though, my four year old daughter has been into snakes lately and has been watching Clint for some time. We took her to Clints Reptile Room recently and we actually got to meet the man himself for a few minutes. Even though he was a bit busy, he made time to talk with us and to interact with my daughter who was wanting to meet him. He was so positive and you can tell in how he spoke with her that he is an experienced educator and it was a great experience. Also, big shoutout to their staff, Sawyer. To be clear, every staff we spoke with was helpful and knowledgeable and great, but Sawyer was the first to greet us as we came in. I told him my daughter had been into snakes lately and he brought out this tiny black snake named Sparrow (I dont recall the species). My daughter was nervous at first, but he worked with her and patiently coached her and eventually she was excited to show me her holding the snake, her "new friend". Sawyer eventually brought her a slightly larger snake named Buttercup and taught her about draping it around her shoulders and supporting the head and body, etc. Eventually, He brought he a beautiful leucistic Ball Python named Ethel. My daughter was thrilled by the larger snake and still talks about wanting to go back to see "her white snake". As a father, it was so rewarding to see her work through the process from being nervous about a small snake to becoming best friends with a larger snake. I'm grateful to Clint for starting this business and to his wonderful staff for educating people and possibly sparking a lifetime of love and understanding where there may have otherwise only been fear or anxiety. We cant wait to go back.

[@needfoolthings]

The table is stable no matter how hard you rub it. Great product placement. Juuuust great. I'll get one.

[@jameschristiansson3137]

4:52 That pose reminds me of Joe Namath's pose when he wore pantyhose in a TV commercial. Your sponsor picked an iconic spokesman.

[@WallStreet06]

Those desk are great. Had one at work. Love one for my home office. With Clint’s discount maybe I’ll make that happen. And put a bunch of dart frogs on it. The people at work said they are scary.

[@Michelle_Mayo]

...dart frogs are scary?? 😂🤣

[@silvermay9026]

I've been waiting to hear about my favorite turtle!!!

[@BC-fh3jt]

Argentine snake-neck turtles have similar carapace when they are small. I love that feature as well! I have both mata mata and argentine snake-neck, I tend to add some peat in their water to sustain the acidity they need.

[@sinenomine4540]

CST and mata-mate are my fav too. Interestingly, CST's do the suction feeding too.

[@SydneyLarrikin-ci2vz]

You even make a desk look fun lolol 😂 I have a crank version of a standing desk, it's essential when one is disabled and needs to change positions a lot

[@leopardcohen5182]

Lovin' that tie

[@jorgerangel2390]

The sponsor segment is gold dude, watch out!, you are becoming an expert KZbinr

[@dagavinator6782]

I've waited for this video for a couple years! I love turtles. Especially the Mata Mata! Ita a real-life turtinator.( pokemon)

[@koiokoi]

Great video. The Mata Mata is a gorgeous turtle and Clint is a fantastic creator! Your passion is contagious and that sponsor section was incredible 😂

[@trenaareen1216]

I got to see a Mata Mata feeding at my local zoo! It was so cool. Such an interesting creature. Their faces always make me laugh.

[@kyrab7914]

Bob sure knows his stuff. Also i love that you prob rode the desk several times tio get those shots 😂 I think Kamp Kenan and Garden State Tortoise both have mata matas that are still alive now, tho I'm not sure how long they've been there.

[@kewanwiencke4191]

Love your show keep going ❤

[@adrinkofwater]

I have a request: I went to a local pet store and they had a sloth on display and moray eels for sale, so either of those I’d love to see a video on

[@amandastakeonit7402]

I appreciate honesty about animals. No trying to push them, no encouraging rading the wild but straight up, it's cool but it's not for you!

[@Lonesome__Dove]

Lmbo at you riding the desk. Boy oh boy.

[@susanmartin3762]

Anytime you get to use the word "spectacular " when describing something, that's a good "thing"! 😂😂❤ congratulations on your new desk!

[@reptilemetaljen]

One of my fav turtles! 🐢🐢🎸 I also plan to get a standing desk for work now lol 😂 great video! 🐢

[@TSUNAMI-MAMI]

Clint you’ve officially made the most entertaining ad ever 😂

[@seanor3050]

Clint playing on his desk is one of my favorite things ever 😂

[@kodabear1996]

I love all of the different types of videos on this channel, but the "Best Pet" videos might be one of the most important.

[@hendrikgunawan5484]

Thankyou for making this video, really helps me alot here in Indonesia, i just got my 4 inches mata mata, i do want to know more of this species ❤

[@bugtalk84]

The mata mata turtle could hold the title of the world's weirdest turtle.

[@h-dawg9877]

I think Mata Mata like you! i like em slick, with something funky i like em round, with something honky 🎵🎵

[@lukel3985]

Mata Matas are so beautiful, I got the privilege of seeing one at a local expo a few months back.