Hi! Im a new “mom” to a beautiful babe redfoot tortoise names Toby. Toby is almost 2yrs old now. We are building him a big outdoor enclosure completly surrounded and covered with chicken wire to protect him from birds or other wildlife. We live in south Louisiana so its very hot and humid here in the summer. And i plan on building Toby a insulated hide with some type of heating before he moves outdoors for good.
Continue giving him warm soaks and ensure temperatures in the enclosure of 80F with basking lamp always available. Also, you can try carrot soaks: a can of carrot baby food is added to a soaking container. Right after the soak offer him his favourite food. Repeat daily.