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That's a good looking Forsten's @MichaelaW!

Here are my two Forsten's hatchlings. Notice the nuchal scute on one and the lack of a nuchal on the other. They are about three months old now.

I've had some more luck hand feeding, though it doesn't seem interested in the boiled butternut squash, but I'll keep offering it. I also threw a few isopods in the enclosure and saw the little guy chasing them around. Perhaps he'll manage to catch one. Thanks again for the help. On another...

Thanks for the replies. I consulted the reptilesmagazine care sheet when I built my setup. I had some luck hand feeding it carrot slices after its soak yesterday. I also saw signs of nibbling this morning after moving the dish closer to the hide. I'll increase the heat a bit and make the other...

I've had tortoises for a few years now--I have juvenile leopards, adult red foots, and adult greeks--but I recently decided to start working with Forsten's. I'd like to do my part to ensure that this species continues to increase in captivity, even as it diminishes in the wild. I recently...

Let me know what you have and what you are asking. I am not interested in recent imports.