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I had a tortoise hatch a week ago and it still hasnt eaten. Should I be worried?

April 26, 2017a week ago eaten hatch Tortoise worried

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I had a tortoise hatch a week ago and it still hasnt eaten. Should I be worried?

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It can often take hatchlings a week or so to start eating: they are still absorbing the egg sac during this time. Most important is to keep them well hydrated, so make sure there is fresh water always available, and that they are bathed daily.