I wasn't looking to upset anyone or start an argument.As for turning lose the mice I live in Ca.This state has very strict regulations on what animals they allow in the state for the reason of reproduction and upsetting the environment.These mice had very little chance of living more than a day or two in the wild.Not one of my best ideas but I can't and wouldn't take it back.The BP collection is more my sons than mine.I have never liked the feeding process. For those of you who were upset by me turning lose the mice I went outside about an hour later and they were in the same area I set them free at. I walked to them and picked them up and let them lose again.Point being if I could catch them with ease their predators would have no problem catching them. there are many snakes,coyotes,owls and other predators in Ca.