Hey guys! Thanks for all the helpful information! I run the heat lamp during the day with the heat mat because it does help with the light, plus I'm just used to having a heat lamp when I had my bearded dragon. I don't really have any problem keeping the tank to the correct temps either at night or day. Though the bp could maybe enjoy basking ontop of the hot hide once in a while...lol..guess she wouldn't since she is a nocturnal reptile...but I like giving her the option.

The mouse is about hopper size (2") minus the tail. I tried to figure out how to upload pictures to show you my spider ball and the mouse size but no luck as I am computer retarded. I'll keep trying to get the pics uploaded cause heaven knows pics are one of the best things about forums. I'll defiantly be adding some plants. I was just trying to find the most cost effective place to get them (online or etc...). I have zoo med digital thermometers and a hydrofarm thermostat (got it off amazon) that work really well so far.

I guess, I could take the bp and the mouse to my local pet shop to verify if I have the correct size, but from youtube vids of others feeding their baby bp's i think it should be fine. The only time I saw people on youtube feeding smaller was when they were assist feeding.

Question, how long should I keep doing the wait a week then try to feed, until I go get some smaller mice to assist feed? Probably won't come down to this and your ideas will probably solve the issue but I want to ask now so that I can cover all bases.

Thanks guys!