Feeding hatchlings- I prefer to use frozen/thawed rats, however some websites say it's impossible to start out on anything but live hoppers while others say it's do-able.

I've read that they are picky eaters, but if only given one choice wouldn't it be fairly easy?

Or do I have to acclimate them?
One website said feed live for the first three meals then f/th

Normally, I'd just go upon what the owner/breeder has been doing but I may potentially be purchasing a snake without the first shed or meal. So, he just plain may not eat at all.


So- opinions or personal observations would be helpful.
Although, reading more and more it seems like the answer will be very dependent on the snake itself. D: