hatchling diet

We have three Western Hermann Tortoises born 4 months ago. This is our first time keeping them from hatchlings. They were born weighing around 0.5oz (15g), and after just 4 months, they have quadrupled and now weigh around 2oz (60g) each, 2.5in (6.5cm) in shell length. Is this within a healthy...

Hello, I am new to posting to the forum. I have had a couple of tortoises (I think Hermann?) for about 8 years and am constantly surprised by how much that I don’t know. I use this forum and the tortoise table diet info often. Quick history: we mistakenly acquired two tortoises, a male and...

My first Kinixys homeana hatched on December 1 and is thriving! Here's an update: -Tom

Hello everybody this is my first time posting here. I just received my first Hermann’s Tortoise and it is one month old. I currently have her in a mixing cement tub with cypress and coconut coir since I saw kamp Kenan recommend that. The basking temp is 95 right now, I checked it with a zoo med...

I have a seven month old hatchling sulcata. He is very active in moving about his enclosure and drinks water but hasn’t eaten in a few days. Should I be concerned? Is there any foods I can offer that would entice him to eat? I have a red footed tortoise that I have had these issues before...

Hello! I’m getting my Golden hatchling tomorrow and we picked up a few things for him/her. We went ahead and grabbed a squash because I read that fed a very small amount once a week is good, and also a sweet potato. I’m assuming both of these - the squash and sweet potato - needs peeled? Should...

Hello! I’m getting my Golden hatchling tomorrow and we picked up a few things for him/her. We went ahead and grabbed a squash because I read that fed a very small amount once a week is good, and also a sweet potato. I’m assuming both of these - the squash and sweet potato - needs peeled? Should...