OK thanks for all the suggestions. Someone asked what type of thermometer i am using; its one of the Accurite kind from walmart. Also, whats the best way to reheat a F/t mouse? currently i am heating a bowl of water in the microwave, putting the mouse in a plastic bag, then thawing it in that, but that gets the mouse kind of.... juicy. Should i leave the mouse in the cage for a while or dangle it around in front of him? Should i leave the snake in his hide and put the mouse out front of it or take the hide off of him? I am kind of inclined to believe the dealer about the eating thing, he is really "plump".