Ok so I have some more accurate information with his temps the hot side is right where it should be about 89 degrees and the cool side is a bit on the low side but acceptable at 78 measured using my very expensive multimeter. I just fed him a hopper on wed. also i'm feeding f/t. next week i'll see about giving him an adult mouse and if he takes it well, i'll attempt a transition over to rat pups. Thank you guys for all the information it's making me feel a lot better.