I got mine when he was 3 weeks old and it took him just over 3 weeks to eat. He wouldn't even look at the pinkie for 3 weeks but he grabbed the mouse hopper right away! I feed him 3 feedings of mice then switched to a rat fuzzy and he took it no problem! Also, did you cover 3 sides? I would leave him alone completely for 5 days then try again! He will eat eventually. I now how stressful it can be with a new snake. Just be patient!