I've researched quite a bit about Garter Snakes before buying him, so I know all about the thiaminase, which is why I wanted to get him on Pinkies besides the fact they're more nutritional. I haven't looked into a Vet as of yet, which I know is not a good thing. It's just that the closest Herp Vet is about 1hour away or so. I live in a farming community so most of the Vets here take care of Cats, Dogs, and other farm animals. I have a quick question though, I've already asked in the Husbandry forum, but I'll ask here as well; The closest pet shop(PetCo) is 40min away, so I was thinking of just getting frozen fish fillet to scent with. I read that notice about the chemicals in pre-packaged fillets could be dangerous so I don't plan on feeding the fillets to him, but would using them to scent the mice be dangerous?