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ron c	Nov 30 2017, 09:49 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #1041
New Member Junior Member 45 posts Joined: May 2008	QUOTE(Relentless @ Nov 29 2017, 09:59 PM) cool. I got mine red mata2 turtle a couple of week ago I kept it in 2 feet plastic tray,over aged catappa leave soaked water What about yourself?amazon or colombia variant? Not sure which variant as I just saw it in the shop and reserved it. Haven't brought it home yet It has a nice red coloration though. How much did you get yours and what is the size? Mata Matas can actually be kept in deep water but they will require something to cling on to at the surface. They know how to swim to the surface to breathe.
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Relentless	Nov 30 2017, 08:24 PM Show posts by this member only \| IPv6 \| Post #1042
New Member Junior Member 44 posts Joined: Mar 2011	QUOTE(ron c @ Nov 30 2017, 09:49 AM) Not sure which variant as I just saw it in the shop and reserved it. Haven't brought it home yet It has a nice red coloration though. How much did you get yours and what is the size? Mata Matas can actually be kept in deep water but they will require something to cling on to at the surface. They know how to swim to the surface to breathe. talk in pm bro
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SAMPERTH	Dec 2 2017, 04:56 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #1043
On my way Senior Member 517 posts Joined: Jan 2007 From: Borneo ISLAND	QUOTE(ron c @ Nov 29 2017, 11:26 AM) Wow, this thread has dropped so much down the ranks. No one interested in keeping turtles and tortoises anymore? » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « I am about to purchase one. They have shown up at local fish/pet stores recently. Did some research on them. They do grow fairly large (around 20inches carapace) but takes a long time to attain their maximum size as they have a long life span if cared for properly. However they do not require a large space as they are mostly sedentary. They are fully carnivorous and feeds on a staple of mostly live fishes. They are quite sensitive to water conditions and it is important that their water is kept clean at all times. Since they are mostly sedentary, this is a rather boring pet to keep but pleasing to the eye due to their unique and prehistoric look. Many are on Facebook or left the hobby or maybe just reading and not/less posting ,like me ! [attachmentid=9394785] [attachmentid=9394786] Here’s mine , pictures from when I first got them , they are too big to take out for pictures now .
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ron c	Dec 2 2017, 05:49 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #1044
New Member Junior Member 45 posts Joined: May 2008	QUOTE(SAMPERTH @ Dec 2 2017, 04:56 PM) Here’s mine , pictures from when I first got them , they are too big to take out for pictures now . Nice. How big are they now and how long have you had them? Are they hardy turtles? Any specific thing to take note of with their care?
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SAMPERTH	Dec 2 2017, 10:28 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #1045
On my way Senior Member 517 posts Joined: Jan 2007 From: Borneo ISLAND	QUOTE(ron c @ Dec 2 2017, 06:49 PM) Nice. How big are they now and how long have you had them? Are they hardy turtles? Any specific thing to take note of with their care? 12-15” in size male larger ! - live diet fresh water shrimp , snail , small fish - dark water ( peat moss or leaves from those false almond/indian almond tree ) - slow moving water ( too strong water current stress them out a bit ) Cheers
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Relentless	Dec 3 2017, 09:50 PM Show posts by this member only \| IPv6 \| Post #1046
New Member Junior Member 44 posts Joined: Mar 2011	QUOTE(SAMPERTH @ Dec 2 2017, 10:28 PM) 12-15” in size male larger ! - live diet fresh water shrimp , snail , small fish - dark water ( peat moss or leaves from those false almond/indian almond tree ) - slow moving water ( too strong water current stress them out a bit ) Cheers Hi sam, long time yours are amazon variant, mine's colombian variant yeah,I put them in catappa leaves soaked water Though,I plan on using peat moss for the same,I purchase 75kg of peat moss for the purpose of keeping mata2 turtle Now,I am keeping them in 2 feet industrial grade tray with 2 inch of black water,with several catappa leaves in the water so that the turtle can feel at ease Is it true that they're hardy?several thread over western side state that they do perish suddenly Also,do you think they need bigger space now that they're bigger?
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SAMPERTH	Dec 4 2017, 05:59 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #1047
On my way Senior Member 517 posts Joined: Jan 2007 From: Borneo ISLAND	QUOTE(Relentless @ Dec 3 2017, 10:50 PM) Hi sam, long time yours are amazon variant, mine's colombian variant yeah,I put them in catappa leaves soaked water Though,I plan on using peat moss for the same,I purchase 75kg of peat moss for the purpose of keeping mata2 turtle Now,I am keeping them in 2 feet industrial grade tray with 2 inch of black water,with several catappa leaves in the water so that the turtle can feel at ease Is it true that they're hardy?several thread over western side state that they do perish suddenly Also,do you think they need bigger space now that they're bigger? How big are yours now ? Also beside black water they may also need some substrate or rotting leaves to bury under like Chitra chitra softshell to feel better ! But I have one that don’t bury under but active moving around the tank looking for prey . Out of dozen or so I bought over the years only 1 died at about 6 or 7” for unknown reason ( just drop dead overnight ) Cheers
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radi0head	Dec 4 2017, 06:09 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #1048
A Shocker Senior Member 2,759 posts Joined: Jan 2009	QUOTE(SAMPERTH @ Dec 2 2017, 04:56 PM) [/spoiler] Many are on Facebook or left the hobby or maybe just reading and not/less posting ,like me ! [attachmentid=9394785] [attachmentid=9394786] Here’s mine , pictures from when I first got them , they are too big to take out for pictures now . Wow~ very nice... How big it is nice (shell size) and already kept for how long ?
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SAMPERTH	Dec 4 2017, 08:46 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #1049
On my way Senior Member 517 posts Joined: Jan 2007 From: Borneo ISLAND	QUOTE(radi0head @ Dec 4 2017, 07:09 AM) Wow~ very nice... How big it is nice (shell size) and already kept for how long ? QUOTE(SAMPERTH @ Dec 2 2017, 11:28 PM) 12-15” in size male larger ! » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « - live diet fresh water shrimp , snail , small fish - dark water ( peat moss or leaves from those false almond/indian almond tree ) - slow moving water ( too strong water current stress them out a bit ) Cheers First few bought in 2007 so more or less 10 years old ! Cheers
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radi0head	Dec 4 2017, 09:39 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #1050
A Shocker Senior Member 2,759 posts Joined: Jan 2009	QUOTE(SAMPERTH @ Dec 4 2017, 08:46 AM) First few bought in 2007 so more or less 10 years old ! Cheers It sure does looked nice in that size... what's their diet ? Are they hardy ?
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SAMPERTH	Dec 4 2017, 10:31 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #1051
On my way Senior Member 517 posts Joined: Jan 2007 From: Borneo ISLAND	QUOTE(radi0head @ Dec 4 2017, 10:39 AM) It sure does looked nice in that size... what's their diet ? Are they hardy ? Other than some specialized need they are ok ! Anything that swim in water will be their diet if can fit their mouth ! Cheers
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ron c	Dec 4 2017, 10:38 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #1052
New Member Junior Member 45 posts Joined: May 2008	QUOTE(SAMPERTH @ Dec 4 2017, 10:31 AM) Other than some specialized need they are ok ! Anything that swim in water will be their diet if can fit their mouth ! Cheers Specialized needs as in? I just got mine yesterday. Around 4" carapace. Started eating within 30 mins of taking it out of the bag.
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SAMPERTH	Dec 4 2017, 11:04 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #1053
On my way Senior Member 517 posts Joined: Jan 2007 From: Borneo ISLAND	Read back : water needs - black water , slow moving water , live diet ....... Cheers
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SAMPERTH	Dec 4 2017, 11:08 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #1054
On my way Senior Member 517 posts Joined: Jan 2007 From: Borneo ISLAND	[attachmentid=9399368] Morning wash then sun for some of the older babies - 12-18 mths old ! Cheers
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ron c	Dec 4 2017, 11:56 AM Show posts by this member only \| Post #1055
New Member Junior Member 45 posts Joined: May 2008	Radiata? Very rare and endangered now.
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SAMPERTH	Dec 4 2017, 12:31 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #1056
On my way Senior Member 517 posts Joined: Jan 2007 From: Borneo ISLAND	QUOTE(ron c @ Dec 4 2017, 12:56 PM) Radiata? Very rare and endangered now. Rare because can’t bring into the country! world population of them in captive all over the world are booming !! With a few million of them left I don’t seem them as that rare when compared with the plowshare @ Yniphora @ angonoka tortoise ! And I used to breed them by the “ dozens “ every year but can’t really sell them legally so cut down !! Just to enjoy the hobby more - dig eggs , incubate , hatch and watch the hatchlings grow and start all over . I am a law bidding citizen ! Cheers
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Relentless	Dec 4 2017, 01:13 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #1057
New Member Junior Member 44 posts Joined: Mar 2011	QUOTE(SAMPERTH @ Dec 4 2017, 05:59 AM) How big are yours now ? Also beside black water they may also need some substrate or rotting leaves to bury under like Chitra chitra softshell to feel better ! But I have one that don’t bury under but active moving around the tank looking for prey . Out of dozen or so I bought over the years only 1 died at about 6 or 7” for unknown reason ( just drop dead overnight ) Cheers Hi sam.mine 3.5inch in length and I did like what you mentioned. I am sure the turtle feel better with plenty catappa leaves on the bottom for it to blend with. Gosh. Now that s a rare occurance for the turtle to passed away. I guess its a different from other turtle Mine feeding well as i counted the feeder fish Did you breed yours? This post has been edited by Relentless: Dec 4 2017, 01:14 PM
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SAMPERTH	Dec 4 2017, 02:43 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #1058
On my way Senior Member 517 posts Joined: Jan 2007 From: Borneo ISLAND	QUOTE(Relentless @ Dec 4 2017, 02:13 PM) Hi sam.mine 3.5inch in length and I did like what you mentioned. I am sure the turtle feel better with plenty catappa leaves on the bottom for it to blend with. Gosh. Now that s a rare occurance for the turtle to passed away. I guess its a different from other turtle Mine feeding well as i counted the feeder fish Did you breed yours? Not yet , maybe because not big /old enough ! They are more complicated than say snapping turtle which grow and mature faster ! Cheers
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Relentless	Dec 4 2017, 03:28 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #1059
New Member Junior Member 44 posts Joined: Mar 2011	QUOTE(SAMPERTH @ Dec 4 2017, 02:43 PM) Not yet , maybe because not big /old enough ! They are more complicated than say snapping turtle which grow and mature faster ! Cheers Can you provide further detail on mata2 turtle growth rate? Say, 1 inch per year?
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SAMPERTH	Dec 4 2017, 03:35 PM Show posts by this member only \| Post #1060
On my way Senior Member 517 posts Joined: Jan 2007 From: Borneo ISLAND	QUOTE(Relentless @ Dec 4 2017, 04:28 PM) Can you provide further detail on mata2 turtle growth rate? Say, 1 inch per year? 1 to 1.5” per year is a good guide ! Cheers
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