Well went ahead and tried feeding tonight and he took it on the second try. Since it was my first time feeding a snake, I am glad it went so smoothly. I think he rejected the first try because I did not have it warm enough. My son had the idea to put it on top of the screen right under the lamp for about 5 mins to heat it up and let the scent into the tank. I then noticed the BP coil up just a little underneath a branch and wait. My son then took the mouse in the tongs and as soon as he got the mouse into the tank within reach, the snake struck and coiled it up. The mouse was gone after about 15 mins. Glad things are working out well. The whole family (even the wife) watched as my 9 yr old son's new pet ate its first meal.