Thanks Derek

Yes dont worry i have a good sized guard over the CHE!

Having read up a bit i might try braining the mouse next time as i guess its a thing i can do that might help without stressing the snake any more?

I contacted the shop i got him from and they suggested i take him back to them for a few weeks while they assist/force feed him?

Im kind of dubious about them doing that and stressing him more when he was aparently eating well when i got him.

So i said i would wait till sat when i will try again and then take stock?

Thanks for the welcome