Hello and welcome to the forum!
I did PM the link to my caresheet, located in the articles section - http://www.tortoiseforum.org/Thread-The-Home-s-Hingeback-Tortoise#axzz1SrfVfSeM
I agree with the things said above. Very damp substrate, no light or heat needed this time of year, and no handling. It helps to place food in or very close to the hide. New imports are attracted to red food items, and portabella mushrooms are a favorite.
Make sure to have a water dish that is big enough for them to get all the way into, and then soaking will be unnecessary, which will cut down on the handling.
I did PM the link to my caresheet, located in the articles section - http://www.tortoiseforum.org/Thread-The-Home-s-Hingeback-Tortoise#axzz1SrfVfSeM
I agree with the things said above. Very damp substrate, no light or heat needed this time of year, and no handling. It helps to place food in or very close to the hide. New imports are attracted to red food items, and portabella mushrooms are a favorite.
Make sure to have a water dish that is big enough for them to get all the way into, and then soaking will be unnecessary, which will cut down on the handling.