New Tortoise Owner: HELP!!

[shelldon!]

I have a baby sulcata tortoise and it's so cute. right now, I have it in a 20 gallon tank with tropical mix, uv lamp, heat lamp, hallow log, food and water dishes. he's about the size of my palm, and we're feeding him kale and bananas once a month as a treat. is there anything else I need?

 

[Merrick]

Is your uvb lamp a coil bulb or a strip light also a 20 gallon tank is much to small for even the smallest sulcata. Show pics of the food and water dishes they maybe tiping hazards

 

[wellington]

No fruit, specially for a baby. Please read atoms threads below in my post for proper temps, humidity, enclosure, etc.
Also, a lot more variety then just kale is badly needed. Take a look on the tortoisetable.org.uk for edible items.

 

[lismar79]

The key to a healthy diet. Is variety. Read all those care sheets wellington mentioned. While you are researching, look at the enclosure ideas thread too. 20 g is way to small.

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi and welcome to the forum!

Yes, there's quite a bit more that little baby needs. Please read:

http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/closed-chambers.32333/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/african-spurred-tortoise-sulcata-care-sheet.52524/