Baby greek tortoise found

[Jeric0]

Hello.
2 days ago i found a wandering hatchling tortoise on my terrace, i took it in and started researching about how to care for it when i found this community. After a lot of research i found out that it is a greek tortoise (i live in Lebanon) so it is its natural habitat. I tried to build the enclosure it needs and provide it with minimal surviving conditions at the least. However it is not eating nor drinking and i'm worried it might not survive. And i am afraid of letting it go since i have 2 adult labrador dogs and the neighborhood is full of cats and dogs.
Any suggestions?

Jeric0

 

[MPRC]

A good start is to soak it in lukewarm water for at least 30 minutes a day.
Is the enclosure indoors or out? (Forgive me if you posted photos if it, they didn't load)

 

[Jeric0]

Thank you for the tip and the enclosure is indoors.

 

[JoesMum]

Hello and welcome to you and your cute Greek

I recommend you read the TFO care guides as they’ll tell you everything you need to know

They're written by species experts working hard to correct the outdated information widely available on the internet and from pet stores and, sadly, from some breeders and vets too.

Beginner Mistakes
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/

Baby Testudo Care - written for Russians, but applies to Greeks too
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread...or-other-herbivorous-tortoise-species.107734/

Photo’s of the enclosure and lighting will help us to help you... and don’t hesitate to check with us before you buy; we can stop you making expensive mistakes as pet stores sell all sorts of things without actually knowing anything about what torts really need.

 

[Bee62]

Hello @Jeric0 your baby tortoise need it warm, bright and humid in his enclosure to feel comfortable and for being active.
Can you tell us the temps and humidity in the enclosure ?
Your baby comes from the wild. Even with the right conditions it will need some time to settle in and start to eat.