I do keep turtles, but don't have the pleasure of having a mata mata. I do know they live in waters with a rather unique water quality in the wild. The same for the surinam toad, of which I do have. Information on this is best obtained if you search South American cichlid care.

Of course I'm guessing that this is a water issue, which isn't that much of a stretch with turtles. I did read the Reptiles article, but havn't heard of this problem.

Good luck in your search, a good herp vet might aid you in your search

Ian

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