Hi steiner,

Watery eyes are usualy from low humidity. Mine suffered from that too but is fine after i got the humidity up.

You say he is not very active? If you are new to tortoises maybe you are not familiar with their ways? Redfoots like a darker enclosure, they dont like lots of bright light, so this may be why he is not too active. also if he is young, they tend to hide alot, this is very natural. If he is new to his home it may take a few weeks for him to feel comfortable. give him some time to come around. I would be nervous if he is lethargic as opposed to not active. When he eats or when he walks around is he bright and active or does he hang his head and move slow?
As for the breathing...Keep in mind that a tortoises lungs are in a shell, so when they breath their head and legs move a little.

hope this helps

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