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I have to politely disagree with point 2. There are distinct differences in markings and colouration, but I do agree that Eastern and Western hatchings are more difficult to tell apart.

Black breasted leaf turtle - those eyes!

Please read this thread top to bottom and ask further questions if you're unsure on any of the points: Thread 'Info For New People. Please Read This First.' https://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/info-for-new-people-please-read-this-first.202363/ Basking spot needs to be 35-37 degrees Celsius...

Looks like an Eastern Hermann's tortoise. How is he being kept? His carapace isn't in the best condition. Is that poop stuck to his underside?

I'm sorry this is happening. If he has moved, could anything be stuck in the tortoise's throat? If you think he is alive can you make an emergency appointment with a vet?

Are all 7 hatchlings? Curious as to where you got them from as a good breeder should have known the species.

Based on the plastron markings I do not think this little one is an Egyptian tortoise https://www.hermannihaven.com/testudo-kleinmanni Can you post photos of the tail and hind legs? If there are 2 tiny spurs (will look like white dots at this age) on each inner thigh either side of the tail...

That photo is too blurry for identification as species can look somewhat similar as hatchlings.

Welcome! We can help you determine the species with photos, if you're not 100% sure they are Egyptians.

You can buy dried mulberry leaf to add into your mixture of foods. Dried goods are great for adding extra fibre, particularly when many of us become more reliant on supermarket produce in the colder months. For commercial foods, you might like to try Nutrazu (European equivalent of Mazuri), Zoo...

You can get 60L bags of Habistat orchid bark from Internet Reptile for a decent price when available https://internetreptile.com/products/habistat-orchid-bark-substrate?variant=42476439175416

You might find this video interesting as it's about European pond turtles and rewilding in the UK:

What is the food that you feed everyday?

He won't suffocate! It sounds like normal behaviour, so no need to disturb him. Yes, he should resurface in the morning to warm himself up to optimal temperature before eating.

Good morning! I'm inexperienced with brumation so I'll be following Tom's brumation thread. I'll start their fast towards the end of the month for two weeks before reducing temperatures/shortening days for another two weeks.