well, i got my first bp yesterday so i have no experince whatsoever, but, from what ive heard you should wait intill the shed is complete intill you trie to feed it. my guy is in shed and he hasnt come out of his hide. i figure either he is shedding or he is new to the enviroment is why he stays in there. thnx. you may have possibly helped my figure out this mystery. or at least i have 2 options on why now.