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Hello, one of my old friend just had her first clutch of eggs pip and I am now a proud and nervous godparent to one (amongst more to come) baby star tortoise.
The hatchling pipped 4 days ago, crawled out 2 days later (in the incubator) and had its first pee when I soaked it yesterday. I presented it with cut mulberry leaves and wet Mazuri tortoise food yesterday and today but it has not started eating. It is still active crawls in the fenced area of the garden in the sun for about 30-40mins in the morning (I live in a tropical climate) before I put it back in a temporary tub when it falls asleep during the day and night.
My question to experience members is, how long do they usually start needing food and when should I be worried? Thanks for the advice.
My harrowing first experience with the clutch:
The hatchling pipped 4 days ago, crawled out 2 days later (in the incubator) and had its first pee when I soaked it yesterday. I presented it with cut mulberry leaves and wet Mazuri tortoise food yesterday and today but it has not started eating. It is still active crawls in the fenced area of the garden in the sun for about 30-40mins in the morning (I live in a tropical climate) before I put it back in a temporary tub when it falls asleep during the day and night.
My question to experience members is, how long do they usually start needing food and when should I be worried? Thanks for the advice.
My harrowing first experience with the clutch:
Against all odds, a story of a smashed egg and the spirit of survival
Dear all, a long time member here but first time posting, I hope to share a story about my tortoise. Best, Albert. Against all odds, a story of a smashed egg and the spirit of survival Prologue My 2 Indian Star tortoises are about 30 years old, one male and one female, the female had been...
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