Looking after hatchlings

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Originally Posted by Ozric Jonathan

The being hungry all the time is positive sign of good health in my experience. I believe in feeding one really generous meal per day normally. If the tortoise has been unwell or is underweight, I would feed more if they want it.

Also I agree that you don't need a heat mat, even apart from the possibility that it might be bad idea. As the tortoises are not at ground level you probably don't have cold drafts. Even if your house is a very very cold one, I don't think the heat mat is the right way to stop them getting too cold at night.

You probably have a water dish in the table, but just in case, I always say that we should provide one. Even very small tortoises learn where the water is and will go to drink, mostly when there are no nosey humans around!

I totally agree with you about the eating:0)