If u dont care about wasting a meal you could try the next day . I did that 3 times and it worked twice . But waiting until the next feeding day is what most people seems to be doing . Now that I know better my little guy I learned that he doesnt like the zombie dance so I just put the rat in front of the hide hes in for a few second then I just leave it in the middle of the terrarium and he comes out pretty quick . Never had a problem since I started this way . But they are all different . Just gotta find the right way with yours .