Many people on this forum suggest and talk about hand feeding their tortoise. I try every day with his favorite food: purple romaine lettuce and he just pulls right into his shell. I try many different angles and I approach him very slowly.. Most of the time he just stares at it in my hand, then I'll put it down in front of him and then he'll eat it. He is a funny tortoise. Any suggestions on how to approach him. I know its not important to but I would love to try it out