Once an animal has been in a cage with any snake, we can no longer resell it. We would never sell you any feeder rodent that could have possibly been exposed to any kind if disease, mites, or anything that could harm your pet. We never assume that anybody has sick animals, however there is no way that can be guaranteed. We don’t even put mice or rats that were refused by our animals back in to the resale boxes. You can try waiting a few days and offering again, as long as you have a secure place to keep it and give it food and water. NEVER leave a live mouse or rat in a cage unattended with your snake! They can do serious damage to your pet.