Now a little about me, I have two children who a few month ago began nagging me for a tortoise. I wasn't keen at first but after seeing the cute little things I was quickly persuaded. We are getting our tort, who the kids have named Derek even though we don't know the sex, at the weekend and although a little nervous, I'm very excited. I will be sure to post some pics for you all to see!
I am just putting Dereks home together and wonder if anyone can offer a little advice please. I have converted a tv unit from IKEA into a table (see first pic). It is 120 x 60cm. It was 8" deep however after reinforcing it to hold the soil it is now only 6" deep. I am worried that this is not deep enough as once the soil is in I don't want him to be able to climb out. He is a Herman hatchling. What do you think, do I need to add something to the sides to make it deeper? If so, do you have any suggestions? I have attached a pic of another tort table with spindles round, do you think this would help, i thought they may still be a little too far apart?
Any advice welcome

Becca