yeah the bites are from mouse attack... one of the reasons I take care of them now and fortunately they have healed well.... I do have a digi therm. to check temps at each end.. I just leave the sticky tape one in there to keep a general eye on avg. temp... gonna do another soak and see what happens... so far poops have seemed normal.. ranging from white to brown depending on the color of the mouse... last feed was one month ago so been a lil while for a poop... can it be gas???