thanks for the replies, and yes, i am going to get a hydgrometer (i have no idea how to spell that) with my next paycheck. i did not handle him after feeding because he hasnt ate yet. today i was going to try and feed him again but hes about to shed so i decided to wait. and now that i took a closer look. the brown colored scale is both above and below his toung hole. i was just hoping it wasnt mouth rot, witch i heard is a bad deal.