I believe that use their hide when they feel stress. Your Star sounds like he is very comfortable out in the open... I would not worry about this...he will use his hide when he is ready to.
~C
It is important that they eat and grow. You have very young Stars. Buy a scale (gram) and start taking stats on their weight gain. All they should be doing right now is; eating, pooping and basking (soak in warm water before breakfast). Twice a day is fine (food), but you can give them extra...
I grow orchids and the best bark out there is from Waldor's orchids. I buy the fine grade for small tortoises. It is clean with no perlite or charcoal. Shipping can be pricy... http://www.waldor.com/Fir_Bark_1Cubic_Ft___SEE_NOTE_on_Shipping_Cost-details.aspx
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Hi Diya, How old are your Stars??? If you can get Mazuri, only give it to them as a treat...maybe once or twice a week, and just a little bit. Cabbage is not good for stars if I remember...it is not on my list for my stars. I also feed twice a day, but sometimes I will add more...they always...
Ben, I will send you a culture sheet that you can follow. It should help you with the proper info regarding care of your Star. She/he is sill a beautiful Star, and as long as s/he is eating, pooping and is active, all is well. You can't change the shell, but s/he is a Star and that is a...