My first snake ever was a honduran, and I've bred a couple of the smaller species/subspecies (can't keep up with taxonomists -- those people do good work, and a lot of it) and currently breed Costa Rican Blacks.
Your snake looks really decent. I agree that retired breeder mice aren't the best feeder, but 'large' mice are usually just adults; retired breeders are 'jumbo'. I also agree that increasing feeder size gradually is best.
Hondos are pretty forgiving (the best kind of friends). Don't sweat the past -- it looks like you've done a nice job, based on the snake's appearance. If the photo is taken in the snake's enclosure, it looks like more "decor" (climbing/hiding/enrichment stuff) might be nice.
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