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Originally Posted by GemmaD
Thank you all so much for your help, I meant to update you... My sister gave him water off her finger, he hatched and seems to be doing really well! He hasn't eaten much yet but is quite lively so hopefully the food will follow soon.
Gemma
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We all panic when a tortoise hatches, and think it needs to eat. This is more a human feeling than a hatchlings:0)
As previously said, hydration is more important than food at the moment. As Suzie says he/she will be still surviving from the egg sac. And will eat when ready:0)