Hermanns tortoise nutrition and growth

[Tessoys]

Im new here and I’m worried about our new baby tortoise. It’s been about a month and he hasn’t put on any weight. He still 21grams. We’re feeding him a mix of dandelion, kale, escarole, collard greens, squash, Flukers tortoise diet and occasionally tomatoes. Are we doing anything wrong? Should I add anything? He’s just so cute I want to make sure he stays healthy

 

[harrythetortoise]

He is very cute. Is he doing regular bowel movements?
What are the temperatures in the enclosure?

 

[Tessoys]

Yes he does have regular bowel movements. The temperature during the day is between 87-94 at night mid 70s. We keep the humidity above 30. We spray down the enclosure a few times a day to prevent it from getting too low.

 

[harrythetortoise]

Yes he does have regular bowel movements. The temperature during the day is between 87-94 at night mid 70s. We keep the humidity above 30. We spray down the enclosure a few times a day to prevent it from getting too low.

I would increase the humidity. Have you read the caresheet?

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Also, how old is the baby? When they are very little, you might not notice the weight gain much but as long as they are eating well you will see it soon.