to test heat on the hot side i am using the heat gun straight to the bedding but not to the glass underneath. im getting about 83-83 inside and outside the hides on the substrate. i do have a small bonzi tree in the cage and some fake plants and branches. do u think i need a more powerful UTH to get the hot side warmer? also i offered a meal for the first time today, a live hopper mouse. but he seemed to have no interest. last time he had eaten was about a week and half ago at the breeders. how often should i offer food? thanks for the fast replies.