Yes just seems strange they both stopped moving when i moved them to the other set up after they was born quite activeHave you tried soaking them in shallow warm water
Its hatchrite what was recommended to me from my local reptile shopIf that white stuff is perlite, it is deadly and should never be used.
Sounds like you might have cooked them under the lamp.
Here is what to do for eggs and babies:
How To Incubate Eggs And Start Hatchlings
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Here is what to do for adults:
The Best Way To Raise Any Temperate Species Of Tortoise
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Info For New People. Please Read This First.
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Reptile shops have no idea what they are talking about and frequently give terrible advice and sell the wrong products. This is a perfect example.Its hatchrite what was recommended to me from my local reptile shop