keep them in something small, like a 6 qt tub from wal-mart. wait about a week after they shed to feed them. get them to take live before f/t. don't try to feed them something too small, they might not see it as food. most important, don't panic, when one doesn't feed right away. give them a few days between trying to feed. If a hatchling is a normal size, I wait 30 days after shedding before I consider assist feeding, so don't panic. most of the hatchlings I had to assist feed, became great eaters once they started. this is what works for me, good luck, don