It's not mites, I looked her over extremely close when I picked her up initially. When I fed her, I just gave her a mid size rat, about the same diameter as her body. I guess I wouldn't call it a large meal. I am still using the space heater under her enclosure along with the heat lamp. I'm using dial thermometer and hygrometer. Humidity is 55 to 60%. I have the water dish directly on the bottom of the enclosure and the water is warm to the touch. Hot side is at 87 degrees. Cool side is at about 82 degrees. And thank you so much for the fast response. I've been a lurker for awhile and finally had something to ask lol. I've had reps pretty much my whole life and I have to say this is the first time I've seen a ball spend so much time in the water.