Wow, this thread has dropped so much down the ranks.
No one interested in keeping turtles and tortoises anymore?
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.

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.

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?

Specialized needs as in?
I just got mine yesterday. Around 4" carapace.
Started eating within 30 mins of taking it out of the bag.

Radiata?
Very rare and endangered now.

I have read it is difficult to deworm mata2s because they are constantly exposed to bacteria and germs from their feeding requirement of live feeders.

Wah, now dropped to the 2nd page. Have to bump up this thread.

My Mata2 fouls up the water very quickly.
I put it in a plastic container without filter and have to change the water every 2-3 days. I doubt a small filter will help.
But its not a problem cos' I just pour away the water and fill in fresh ones. Water is only about 3 inches deep.
Its eating a lot, even immediately after a water change. I feed it baby koi with turtle pellets stuffed into their mouths for additional nutrition...

Yes, I have wondered about this point too.
Anyway to overcome the dirty water issue? I doubt a filter will work and the water level is too low for a filter to work anyway.

Hi there, just wondering how your Mata Mata is doing?
Mine has almost doubled it's size since I got it. It is now around 5" (carapace).

You can check with Reptile Planet & Studio or ExoReptiles near Taman OUG.

I am thinking of getting a Leopard Tortoise or Brown Emys.
Which is a better choice? Or a Kenya Giant Tortoise?