You Thank you everyone who has responded so far. Because of my location, the nearest source for live fuzzies I have found is a couple hours away, everywhere local just has mice for pets, but whatever it takes I am willing. Will have to take off Friday to head down to Milwaukee for a rodent road trip. Deborah, I will follow to a T. At this point, and once I adjust the environment, should I wait another feeding cycle or introduce the live immediately? I have let him be in his hide, but when out he is active and not lethargic. I just don’t have a good feel for how much time I have. Offering too often will stress, but....