Quote Originally Posted by JLC View Post
Also, be sure to heat the prey all the way through. If you let them thaw at room temp for just an hour or two and then "blast them with a blow dryer" then they may still be pretty cold in the guts, even if the fur/skin feels warm.
This right here! I've gotten animals who have been "problem feeders" or who have never taken FT before in their lives to snap it right up just by adjusting the temperature. I think people get frustrated way too soon when trying FT.

If he's smelling it, he's definitely interested. Put your prey items in a ziplock baggie and float it in hot water for a few minutes to get them nice and warm to the touch. That'd be the first thing I'd try.