I do feed Roswell 1 or 2 adult mice (depending on how big the mice are; they aren't consistent sizes) every 10 days. I could tell it was tense when I initially picked it up, but it seemed to have relaxed after holding him still in both hands. I never heard of them being more hungry in the summer so I may start to feed it every 7 days. It never fasts in the winter, though, so would that cause Roswell to get too fat?

He does seem to come out and look around when I'm in the same room during the day. Could I be making it cranky by waking it up by accident? I don't bump its tank or mess with his stand.