As for measuring temperature and humidity these are great.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Acu-Rite-I...mometer/896347

Took the suggestion from Aaron/ The Serpent Merchant, and I was thrilled with their cost and ability.

There have been a few people saying they have been discontinued or this model has been, and I can confirm after speaking with a representative of the company this week that while there are 2 designs out they have not been discontinued nor is there a plan to discontinue them. I really like them and needed to know if I should go on a mad hoarding spree buying them from all the Walmarts near by lol.

As for pre-killing mice , I used to do it when I had a large collection of hots, simply cause if the mouse did go nuts I was not willing to reach in to attempt to save the snake it just wasn't safe for anyone involved. The method I was taught was a solid thump on the head then holding the mouse in your hand use your other hand to get two fingers behind the head and a short quick jerk to dislocate the neck. May not be the best method but I never had it fail and always seemed very quick. Now that I am back into BPs I am a major fan of F/T when ever possible though. Currently switching over the newest addition from live to F/T.

Ok long post sorry , Congrats and welcome to the community ^^