It has a triangular flattened head with many tubercles and flaps of skin and a horn on its long and tubular snout.
Large mata mata turtle.
Mata mata turtles are quite available as of 2009.
This animal is amazing and i feel so fortunate to spend time with chris curtis and his amazing chelus fimbri.
Mata mata turtles also have a cool use for their long semi horned snouts.
The largest mata mata in the world in captivity.
The mata mata is a distinctive looking reptile.
Scientists have discovered a new species of mata mata turtle after genetic analysis revealed what was thought to be one species is actually two.
Humans don t have it but owls rodents bats and crocodiles do.
The mata mata turtle is in possession of something called the tapetum lucidum.
The mata mata is a large freshwater turtle found in south america.
Simply put it s a special lining in the backs of their eyes that gives them better night vision.
Many of our turtles tortoises require a.
This is a rare turtle with a 24 shell diameter.
Creating the proper enclosure for these turtles is one issue that keeps demand down.
The mata mata s oblong carapace is brown or black in color.
Species of turtles tortoises vary greatly as to the adult size they achieve as well as their diet please research or ask us before purchasing.
The mata mata turtle is part of the side necked turtle family and is known around the world for its beady little eyes large mouth flat triangular head and snorkel like nose.
Three barbels occur on the chin and four additional filamentous barbels at the upper jaw which is neither hooked nor notched.
The mata mata is a large sedentary turtle with a large triangular flattened head with many tubercles and flaps of skin and a horn on its long and tubular snout.
Although they are imported regularly that might change in the near future.
The mata mata s brown or black oblong carapace can measure up to 45 cm 18 in at adult age.
Turtles tortoises vary in their ability to be easily kept we ll be happy to help you choose an appropriate species.
There is more supply than demand simply because the turtles grow so large and are not for beginners.