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I'm doing research on Burmese Star Tortoises because I'm interested in getting one. I'll have to save up a lot of money because they're really expensive! But they're hardier in captivity than Indian Stars, which is good because I'm a first-time tortoise owner. I'm interested in a hatchling from KenS, and hoping I can get it after saving up. Its the particular hatchling below, I really hope I can get it!! These are truly beautiful animals, and are critically indangered because people hunt them for food in their native country of Myanmar. Their scientific name is Geochelone Platynota. In their natural habitat, they can sustain temps as low as 38 F! And as high as 100 F. Though in captivity an ideal temp is around 87 degrees when indoors, and as low as 70 over night. In captivity outside, they have sustained temps of 45 degrees with no harm. Adults staple foods include escarole, kale, string beans. It also said apples, but I thought fruits weren't suitable for an everyday diet??..Babies can be fed the same diet but chop or grate veggies before serving. Also, the calcium supplement should be put on their food. Hatchlings need to soak every other day. Adults soak once or twice monthly. Leafy wild greens are good and contain more nutrients than store bought. Adults require less water. Adequate humidity prevents pyramiding. Lighting 15 hr daily with UVA & UVB. Any tips on humidity levels? Anyway, I hope this info is correct so I can take the best possible care of a Burmese star tort.