Thanks for all of the replies. I think that i have been trying to use mouse pinkies instead of rats. So that will be something ill definately try to change for the next feeding. i should also work on my patients. I get to ancy in trying to get him to eat.

About that crumpled newspaper. Could you explain that idea a little more? What does it do and how much do i put in the tank.

Thanks abunch,
Sean