I found a tortoise. How do I care for it, feed it, and keep it warm?

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I just found this little tortoise 2 days ago in the woods, tried looking around for his/hers mom didn't find anything, so I volunteered to take her as a pet, the problems I am facing are: I don't know if she's eating or drinking and I don't know if she's pooping and I wanna know if this temporary shelter is good for at least a month with the proper heating, cause I keep it at the balcony and the temperature reaches 20°C at the lowest, and want to know about food it eats, heating....

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Hatchlings do not need third mother's. They hatch and leave the nest site immediately to search for food and live their lives. Ideally, you should have the the tortoise examined by a veterinarian experienced in treating reptiles. He or she will be able to determine the species after which detailed care information can be provided. You can read about basic care here: http://www.avianandexotic.com/care-sheets/reptiles/tortise-care-sheet/

I found a tortoise. How do I care for it, feed it, and keep it warm?

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