Just trying to bump this so I can get an answer, I know how to read temps, and I know about handling I only took one picture he's been left alone since he got here that's not what I am asking. I am asking if it is normal for the mini to be such a POS under tank heater that it needs to be at 100F just to make the surface under the hide 90F. It's concerning me and would like a clear answer. I'll have to wait till next paycheck to get a new one and I am probably going to because at this point it has me worried.

As far as feeding goes I know balls can go a while w/o food but he is just three months old and I don't feel comfortable pushing that button without knowing it will be okay. Not like I can do anything now but wait since I already ordered the fuzzies, just worried worried worried (like the song, not trying to be repetitive lol) So this question is more null. I'm sure he'll be good though, he's been hiding, coming out for water, roaming just a bit to see what he can get into or looking for food but mostly hidden so ey.