Hi Ellie, in time your tortoise will become a bit more used to you and won't be scared. Everything just changed for him when he went to live with you so he needs time to settle down. He might not be used to people at all. I like to watch mine but mostly I don't pick them up unless necessary.
Most of us on this forum don't think that a vivarium is the best way to keep tortoises, but at the moment this is what you have for Jasper. He looks like a lovely tortoise.
Be careful if you are letting him explore the house, its very easy for little ones to disappear under furniture or round the back of the christmas tree!
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