My Turtles are Graduating to the BIG POND!

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11 ай бұрын

So many turtles have grown in size in all of the different Aquascape ponds and streams at Kamp Kenan. They are now ready to gathered up and relocated to the big pond in the backyard. Graduation day is a proud day! Subscribe to Kamp Kenan► goo.gl/BecCMM Join KK Membership to get YT perks: / @kampkenan
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@_MikeJon_ 11 ай бұрын

Cleaning up the pond would be sweet. Definitely need some logs or something for them all to pile on in the water. That way we could see them basking.

@davidvento5481 11 ай бұрын

That’s what’s missing, some basking logs! Every pond/lake/marsh has downed trees that turtles bask on. They’d feel safer on logs than on the shore.

@sallyrutledge8238 11 ай бұрын

Yes... that would good to see.

@GregWittstockThePondGuy 11 ай бұрын

Sad indeed but I’d love to see some lilies!!!

@davidvento5481 11 ай бұрын

He had water plants in the rec pond until (certain) turtles ate them. I wonder if waterlilies would thrive in the big pond? Once established they spread like crazy, especially local, native species. Surprised there are no Water Hyacinths/Water lettuce... things that can be collected locally.

@PDYALL 11 ай бұрын

Those spotted turtles are definitely my favorite they’re freaking gorgeous

@davidvento5481 11 ай бұрын

They’re really amazing when they’re small with spots all over.

@loriw2661 11 ай бұрын

I definitely would love to see that big, hundred pound snapper! 🐢❤️🐢

@jebVlogs556 11 ай бұрын

You mean the "Leviathan" Alligator Snapping Turtle 🐢 he's probably dug a huge cavern and tunnels under the Island 🏝️ tree located in the middle of the pond where it lays and waits in the murky water, to lore 🐠🐟🐠🐟🐠🐟 🐸 🐍 🪲🐛🪲🐛🪲🐛 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋 🪱 all manner of food prey items inti its gapping "Maw"

@grass_snake80 11 ай бұрын

@@jebVlogs556 don't they eat other turtles too though?

@jebVlogs556 11 ай бұрын

@@grass_snake80 the Alligator snapping turtle is a "Opportunistic" type species of aquatic turtle that yes, does cannibalize its own and eats other turtles(of its hunger enough) all animals in fact, rather it be by nature or nurture it happens. Kenan said this years ago," he saw deer literally eating an egg,from a tree which houses a birds nest." Not everything is cut and dry. If something is lacking for higher brain functions or needs protein, even herbivores will eat live or dead/decaying bodies. Again it happens and most of them don't allow good protein to go to waste. Now,that being said, I've seen monitor lizards eating dried or fresh fruit and berries(Perenti's, Asian, Tegu, Black Throat, Gila,Black Dragons and even Iguanas and Gators do it) it's not as uncommon as you might think 💬🤔. Anacondas start off at the bottom of the food chain when they are born(Monkeys,if they are hungry or big enough, Caiman,Jaguar,Hawks,Predatory Fish like Tailed Catfish or Gouch,Frogs too will eat them no problem) until they are big enough they are up for grabs like anything else. The Biggest ones,and oldest Anacondas you don't see(they hunt in deep damp foliage and wait for days until something walks by) Jaguars ..in the Amazon's don't hunt locals(as we are lead to believe) or city folk like you or me(we smell too clean with the perfume and stuff) and you might as well walk around with a foghorn going off,causes how loud we Smell to the wild animals out there,a majority reason we dont see them(but they can Definitely smell you and hear the moment you touch that dry rock or wet grass) oh by the way, all wild animals especially in the Amazon's are taught by the mother,she passes the knowledge unto her offspring,what to avoid(humans mostly) and what to kill and run from..

@IrishTechGirl 11 ай бұрын

Love starting my day with a Kamp Kenan video. And on top of that, Matt's back!! 😊 I've missed your input, questions, and excitement about all the animals!! The turtles are growing so fast. It's great to see them moving to the big pond. 🐢 My favorite part of the video was when the female camien came flying out and watching you two taking off. 😂 Salcatas Burrow 👍😃

@ledwards7171 11 ай бұрын

That pink side neck has to be one of the most beautiful turtles I've ever seen!❤

@sallyrutledge8238 11 ай бұрын

I agree !

@julierobertson148 11 ай бұрын

You've successfully created the best home possible for these guys. Proof is in their contented (speedy!) growth and maturation. Only to be expected, I guess, but the raccoon-survivor was the most cautious and least eager of those we saw relocated. Even when the others dove in and were eating, he (?) was not convinced he'd be safe. (Love your place, Kenan.)

@sallyrutledge8238 11 ай бұрын

I was also noticing that the survivor was the most cautious... which speaks to the power of their memory. I continue to be so impressed by the mental abilities of reptiles !

@ryanmayes-vn1bh 11 ай бұрын

can you both do a perimeter walk about of the big pond to show how you fence your wet land in please

@user-qk7zf9hc3z 11 ай бұрын

when i was young I made a floating island for our painted turtles in our pond, and they loved it. they were on their constantly sunbathing. Maybe give it a try there.

@klaj6595 11 ай бұрын

That Caiman is an absolute UNIT. Good lord she is FASTTTT and stood her ground. WOW. What an absolutely impressive animal. And the male 🤣🤣 “bro, do what you want, I don’t really care” Human: pokes the caiman Female: touch me and die Male: oh you’ve done it now

@Jeto704 11 ай бұрын

Love seeing the big pond. Would love to see you feed the big pond again soon.

@sallyrutledge8238 11 ай бұрын

I agree... there are some great personalities in that Big Pond !

@davidvento5481 11 ай бұрын

Wow the garage is so neat and tidy. No more “roach room” either, whoa!

@KampKenan 11 ай бұрын

Yes….SO Happy about that🤠

@tg4108 11 ай бұрын

Imagine the big pond all cleared up. Being able to see those monster turtles all happily living Hope it happens

@davidvento5481 11 ай бұрын

I’ve never seen a pond that large totally clear. Lots of organic matter constantly falling into it, it’d be a challenge trying to clear it up.

@tg4108 11 ай бұрын

@davidvento5481 the wet land filter probably would have some sort of skimmer And with a large enough filtration and flow it's possible to be clear ,probably not crystal clear, but clear enough to see the aquatic life

@katesear7631 11 ай бұрын

Getting a Kamp Kenan video notification always makes my day. Love you guys ❤

@catstyf7151 11 ай бұрын

I was kayaking in one of our rivers (I live in SW Michigan) and found a little spiny soft shell. He was only about 1½" in diameter and sooo cute. Also spotted a couple sliders and a map turtle.

@jop4473 11 ай бұрын

MIght be time to do some trimming around these ponds. Also happy to see these ponds have less turtles in them so there are no issues with them being too crowded. Great nursery and then they can graduate just like this.

@travMajesty69 11 ай бұрын

Kenan and you guys on the channel, really are one of the best in the hobby. Love the content and direction you have taken. All the hard work is paying off! Fred would be proud of how well you have taken care of his animals. ♥️

@KampKenan 11 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you very much. Really appreciate that!🙏🤠

@tinus7634 11 ай бұрын

It's realy time for the Wetland Filter for the big pond!

@jebVlogs556 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, someone else finally suggested that wetland filter too

@maryvallas772 11 ай бұрын

I remember when you put the baby sliders in Sophia's pond, they were just tiny little guys! But they have always been feisty little characters, always first in line to eat! 😂 I'm kind of sad they have graduated to the big pond, but I'm pretty confident they will still be eager to show up for food!

@whiteraven1911 11 ай бұрын

They grow up so fast 🥲

@MikeBronson515 11 ай бұрын

This probably my favorite part. The animals getting new, upgraded, or graduating to bigger enclosures 🙌🏻

@dannielleillig7683 11 ай бұрын

Once you keep torts and turts u see their soul thru their eyes! ❤

@sallyrutledge8238 11 ай бұрын

Wicked Video . . . . Reaching into crevices, finding so many beautiful species, moving the graduates , a giant wild Iguana and memories of the "Butt Fish" ... and Matt is back. THANK YOU !

@downingkris7921 11 ай бұрын

Probably one of my fav videos!! Always good to actually see Matty!!! lol..He talked more today as well! lol

@sarahmoorcroft8826 11 ай бұрын

The caiman scratching its head is so freaking adorable!!!

@MQuirk13 11 ай бұрын

always excited to wake up to a new episode of kamp kenan .. lookin forward to kickin back n enjoying the video .. hope everyone has a wonderful day!! 🐸🐊🐢🦎🐍💚🌞

@nicoles2289 11 ай бұрын

We appreciate all the hard work you do! Thank you for the great content!

@baileywicklund 11 ай бұрын

Maybe you could look into an underwater tracker. Then we could see how much a turtle truly moves around! Something similar to what release programs do, but a shorter time period!

@bhutch216 11 ай бұрын

That would be way out of the budget.

@Raven06025 11 ай бұрын

But also very cool lol

@jebVlogs556 11 ай бұрын

@@bhutch216 hi Mr Bob Hutchinson: yes it be way out of budget: but I'm sure some of us would willing to Donate to getting a few donos together so we can 🫰 get these cameras on a few turtles..

@bhutch216 11 ай бұрын

@@jebVlogs556 I don’t think she’s referring to cameras. She’s talking about tracking tags which requires more infrastructure than Kenan probably wants to deal with.

@youtubeplayer8173 11 ай бұрын

Love how Matt pets all the turtles so wholesome!

@kyrab7914 11 ай бұрын

So cute when the spotted went to hide after too lol. Stayed put fine, then "no, go away!"

@davidvento5481 11 ай бұрын

Matt pets, Kenan double fists! Woooooo hoooo 😂

@squeakatu1981 11 ай бұрын

Loved this video!! I'd also love to see you filming under water in that pond.

@KampKenan 11 ай бұрын

Us too!!!

@MFoster392 11 ай бұрын

Great video as usual, i love watching you grow out these animals they grow so fast with steady high quality Fluker food like you feed. How deep is your big pond i can't believe you can find them in that one.

@downingkris7921 11 ай бұрын

Always great seeing you in your element Mr. Kenan..Have a great weekend! Hi Matty!!!

@kristinmcintosh91 11 ай бұрын

I have always have loved videos when you are at the big pond. We have had so many memories of you there. Looks great Kenan!

@KampKenan 11 ай бұрын

More to come Kristen! Hopefully some day we'll be swimming in it!

@andrewnseanmcgraw9878 11 ай бұрын

I caught a full grown, wild snapping turtles and they are absolute tanks when it comes to strength

@patrickhubbell6198 11 ай бұрын

You need to get a pontoon raft in the middle of that big pond for turtles to bask on so you can see them more.

@davidvento5481 11 ай бұрын

Just some logs for them to bask on would do fine.

@cawfeebean3697 11 ай бұрын

Great vid! Would love to see more of the big pond…filming from a kayak would definitely show it off from a different perspective.

@sallyrutledge8238 11 ай бұрын

GREAT idea !

@selinamattocks 11 ай бұрын

I get such a kick out of matt getting excited about all your animals. He is like a kid in a candy store lol. 😂

@ismaelrosario3137 Ай бұрын

Love to see that big pond

@johnroberts1352 11 ай бұрын

Best way to start the day,at the camp.

@crowbarreza 11 ай бұрын

Yes !!! Matty Is back.... miss you man

@pendergrass4418 11 ай бұрын

Aww I’m going to miss those gregarious sliders. Wish the big pond was clear so we could see them.

@disneyfan7021 11 ай бұрын

Just wondering if you would ever consider having Greg Whittstock and Ed construct another recreation pond with an Aquascape wetland filter and only keep turtles in there where we could see all the turtles. That would be awesome, especially taking underwater footage in something like that👍👍👍

@davidvento5481 11 ай бұрын

An above ground pond with a viewing window would be amazing.

@ruarkp8309 11 ай бұрын

Would love more content on the big pond ! :)

@briancooke2435 11 ай бұрын

I want to get a pair of Diamondback terrapins they are my favorite and are so beautiful and majestic looking

@user-dd5zq7tt6s 11 ай бұрын

❤

@floridacracker_ 11 ай бұрын

Funny, I just had a turtle head popping out too

@Eclipsed_Edits 11 ай бұрын

That’s cool

@rachaelLbm 11 ай бұрын

What are the big long filter system plans I would love to see all the animals

@anthonygriffith6178 11 ай бұрын

How does Kenan not have 1 million subs yet? Not getting the recognition he deserves

@sallyrutledge8238 11 ай бұрын

I know... but when you are NOT dangling red-meat "click bate" on your channel, many folks are just not interested !

@Tawanda617 11 ай бұрын

with all the different breeds of turtle in the same pond will they cross breed?

@jebVlogs556 11 ай бұрын

Some of them yes.. but a lot of them are natural occurring morphs in the same genius or an off branch of a subspecies

@YochevedDesigns 11 ай бұрын

What sets Kenan apart from other reptile channels, is that he's more concerned about a healthy habitat for the animals, and not so much into pet breeding programs and display animals. There's a bit of that, but it's not the priority by a long shot. The welfare of the animals always comes first.

@sallyrutledge8238 11 ай бұрын

YES !..... and that's why so many of us STAY year after year !

@MamaJ1997 11 ай бұрын

Loved the extra long video today. All kinds of exciting things happening at Kamp Kenan🎉

@Raven06025 11 ай бұрын

I’m gonna miss the sliders in the eco system pond, they’re so bold haha! They sure did grow, I’m sure they’ll enjoy moving.

@MrBluemanworld 11 ай бұрын

Turtles are so cool

@kristawoodard516 11 ай бұрын

Hi kenan!! nice long video...maybe you could put a rock in the filter that the baby torts get stuck in so they could sit on it and dont' drown if they get in there :)

@KampKenan 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip

@Sequoyah_7 11 ай бұрын

Favorite videos to watch: turtles and tortoises, relaxing, informative, they make me happy...except for the Kaimens, that was scary.

@sallyrutledge8238 11 ай бұрын

I know... but she was just scared.

@debzacher1332 11 ай бұрын

I love the back pond!

@KampKenan 11 ай бұрын

Some day it will be cool to swim in it!

@stevensanimalworld1128 11 ай бұрын

Last winter you had turtles and tortoises in the house for 5 days straight. I did too being an hour north. Florida winters can be stressful at times.

@northernplantuckyplantcinc2630 11 ай бұрын

I have a question. Do you have any concerns about hybridization? I was thinking specifically of the Central American sliders Crossing with yellow belly or red-eared sliders

@Hep.F 11 ай бұрын

I just watched this and I Screamed😮 and Jumped! 🐊 Love ya all! ❤🇨🇦❤🐾🌿

@thecatsmeow9972 11 ай бұрын

Glad Matt is back- to bad he couldn’t of went up North w/ you

@tomvelgersdijk9444 11 ай бұрын

Wetland for the big ponds would be awsome

@robertmiller2831 11 ай бұрын

It’s not the size of the caiman in the fight, but the size of the fight in the caiman!!!

@reptilecare1 11 ай бұрын

I grew up with red eared sliders as my dad actually got some when he was 9 years old some of those we still have today even though my dad is now 72 but they seem too old to breed now as they slmost never lay anymore but the other day i actually caught an animal that got away from me 12 years ago it has no eyes (born that way) but still managed to both survive and thrive in a pond here in Denmark for that many years and also get away from me long before i was even near the pond i only managed to capture it because it was a cold day and i spotted it underwater at the edge of the pond

@RADIOACTIVE2000 11 ай бұрын

26:14 Tom Hanks!

@ranirai8550 11 ай бұрын

Love your videos always.

@KampKenan 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@GatorMike79 11 ай бұрын

Let's go!! Great video as always buddy! Everything is looking awesome

@quinntessentiallyme9894 11 ай бұрын

Can we get a new pond video? I am really interested in how you take care of the turtles in here. Do you try to catch them on occasion to check their health? Do you find other things in this pond that shouldn't be there?

@Ochibason 11 ай бұрын

Matts a blast!

@Heavens24Angel 11 ай бұрын

He's a cool dude 😆😆

@davidvento5481 11 ай бұрын

Skunk sniffer! Lol 😂

@observeNaturalevolution 11 ай бұрын

It's all good K !!!! Alot of us get Baked in the morning and have fun with reptiles 😂

@makewithmegma 11 ай бұрын

🔥💕👍

@karenthomas2302 11 ай бұрын

Fun kids (turtles) had to put you on pause had to go feed my tortoises. More important then watching the video I would say. lol. All of them turtles are grown fast, crazy how fast they grow when they are happy. Tfs

@andreuchester2650 11 ай бұрын

such a cool Video like always !!! Great Work .. this pond is aweome !!

@laurag1076 11 ай бұрын

U bring me instant joy ❤ love from Australia 🇦🇺

@johnphillips5097 11 ай бұрын

It’s always fun looking for turtles and seeing all the secret places they hide in. All in a feature length episode 👍💯🖖

@chiyo9014 11 ай бұрын

Have you thought about microchipping turtles before putting them in the big pond and maybe place some tag readers around the pond so you can see what they are up to?

@Eugenia_Farms 11 ай бұрын

i to like the smell of skunk haha

@jebVlogs556 11 ай бұрын

🦡 honey badger, ferrets,marmots,weasels, wolverines, mink and skunks all have the worst foot 🦶 odor in the animal kingdom.. believe it or not, skunks can chase away a tiger, lion, bobcat,puma,Jaguar and leopard.. however .. if the one percent of them cats is hungry enough, it will eat them while getting sprayed 😅

@phoenixandthepack2367 11 ай бұрын

Kenan be working hard with a smile on his face that’s what happens when you love what you do 🫡

@sallyrutledge8238 11 ай бұрын

YES!

@aquaticcreator 11 ай бұрын

If anyone is as big of a nerd about this stuff as you, it would be me currently living in Alberta, Canada, but watching your videos can literally bring me to happy tears and leave me dreaming and obsessing about living with animals. The way you do I would like to Offer myself as your number one caretaker/employee/friend/animals first and above everything else lol please please please invite me to work with you and on your piece of paradise you live at !! Fingers crossed. Thanks again if you read this, my name is Byron Mckay I am 46 going on 22.

@seasonallyferal1439 11 ай бұрын

Kenan loves the free labour

@SuperCookinggirl 11 ай бұрын

You need to check out it's a shell thing, in Otter creak FL. It's a so-called turtle rescue that keeps their turtles in inhumane inclosers consisting of steal stock tanks, with a slab of wood as shelter/ shade.

@juelz713 11 ай бұрын

I am going to miss seeing the turtles and caimans together

@elobrien1975 11 ай бұрын

Wicked awesome video! (yes, I am from Massachusetts!)

@COOPERSCICHILDS 11 ай бұрын

Cool video

@karylphan9899 11 ай бұрын

Clean the pond? That would be cool if you put a small island in the pond so the turtles could sun.

@antman0899 11 ай бұрын

I would love them to clear up that pond I was hoping when you partnered with them it was for this pond first!

@user-qz8kv7tx7h 11 ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@tomw5824 11 ай бұрын

What kind of bite power do the various turtles have? Can you lose a finger reaching under some of the logs/shelves?

@Shaden0040 Күн бұрын

you need some sort of water flow in that big pond because when it gets dry out like you saw earlier this year you're smaller turtles like the ones you're putting in there now have problems with the gas So if you have water flowing in a little bit more water volume in that pond during the dryer months I think you'll be better off and that something you want to talk to at the pond professor about.