My 09 hatchling wasn't eating either. I tried f/t mice hoppers and f/t pinkies but he just wouldn't take them. I put a live mouse in and he downed it no problem. He now has two live feedings in him. I personally am going to try one more live then try to switch to pre-killed for a few feedings, then to f/t again. I dont know if this is how "BG" would do it but this is how "I4" is gonna try it.......