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Quite interesting. Thanks for sharing. There's always something new to observe and know.

Also, follow the information in this thread. It should have lots of localized information. https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/calling-on-indian-star-owners-residing-in-india.68875/

Fix the surrounding. Like @Tom mentioned, you can't have them on the floor. If you have a garden in your house, immediately shift them there. On the other hand, if you live in an apartment/flat with no garden, then you need to make an artificial one. As a starter, get some 1-2 inch deep soil...

Looks gorgeous. Please take good care.

Give it its natural habitat. Ensure that he gets plenty of sun and has some private hiding space. That'd be the first step to ensure it has a healthy environment.

You've given them a nice setup with enough vegetation. I'd not worry on what they should eat. Instead, I'd just offer and leave the decision to them.

Same goes for rodents.

Luckily I haven't had any issues with cats around. But there's always a risk involved.

Yes. I would term some humans as predators too. :-) But when I earlier referred to, I meant mostly stray dogs and one canines. I've seen reports here of negligence and accidents, where torts were severely hurt (shells cracked). If your garden area is not secure enough, then yes, keeping them...

Welcome. You'll find plenty of like minded people here. You seem to have a nice spacious setup for your tort. I'm sure you'll take good care of him. Please be sure to keep him safe from predators.

I second that. 6 yrs and counting. I have a pair (not sure of their sex) and they've lived happily. But they aren't housed in a vivarium. They live in an open space garden with ample space. Sometimes they like to live together under the same bush for weeks. At other times, they like to live...

And here's one where we are socializing...

Hopefully the link is fixed this time.

Use your own judgement please. I refrain from giving a yes/no answer. There are some very informative threads on this forum. Please read them. For stars, some of the folks have created an Indianized care sheet. Please read it...

Try this out: https://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/calling-on-indian-star-owners-residing-in-india.68875/post-1890147 If you put the same setup, the too hot problem could be mitigated for the tort.

Would it be possible to put their entire setup in the balcony itself ? Give them a permanent setup. Given your description, in my opinion, a permanent setup in the balcony is the best you'd be able to offer.

Hey!! Is your garden secure enough ? If yes, I'd seriously consider relocating them to a setup in the garden. Or better, give them the entire garden. That'd be close to their natural habitat.

The stars are native to India, so I wouldn't be bothered about weather conditions. What you are trying is is forcing your concern onto the tort. Fix the habitat for your tort and it will regain to its normalcy. I don't think you have a temperature controlled enclosure setup. That's usually a...

And while yours' might be shy, mine are busy trying o_Oo_O;);):tort::<3::tort: Watch them here

You need to dedicate an area in your house. A balcony or an entire room. Depends on what you can afford. In that area, put some 1 inch shallow plastic plates, covered with soil and substrate. Make sure direct sunlight is available in that area. Otherwise, like many other people who live in cold...