Hi Nathan- It's a dealer, not a breeder- Regal Reptiles in Providence, RI.

Judy, I completely forgot...I *do* have a tiny CO2 chamber (I used to breed guinea pigs and had it handy for emergencies as I cannot STAND to let an animal suffer), so I could always kill and freeze a mouse for later if it's refused. I'm going to try to get the snake to eat f/t once it's settled in. Spoke with DH, though, and he's not averse to letting a mouse hang around for a week or two till it's eaten. Whew!

Before we buy I'm still going to check with the local herp society- I'd rather buy from a breeder than a dealer to begin with.

Thanks everyone!

-June