We have only had him since Tuesday, but fed him tonight, no problems at all. We thought he wasn't going to eat until Ashtin smacked him in the face with the rat...not a happy Q at that point, struck...coiled...gulped...gone...nuff said. I guess I'll stay with the 2 hides since he is ok with it. I try to get him out every day and let him crawl around of the floor since he will explore more than the balls.