Hi, yes he does definitely look like a Turkish Ibera, so fairly hardy and should do well in our British summers, he has a tiny bit of raised scutes, but it’s really nothing to worry about. This is what I would suggest, in the indoor enclosure you have there, get rid of the pellets and sand, and replace them with sterilised top soil from your garden centre, this is because, as a very young tortoise, he needs a certain amount of humidity ( not much) about 65/70%. Top soil will keep the hold of moisture better than any other substrate, so keep it damp, not wet. Give him a hide too, and the humidity will keep under this, so when he digs down, he will create a humid micro climate, and this will help to keep him well hydrated. Also give him regular baths, and it goes without saying , available water.
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